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County DOT Launches Flash Bus Rapid Transit Service
The county’s Department of Transportation launched a new bus rapid transit service yesterday with a media-only event that included County Executive Marc Elrich, Casey Anderson, chair of the Planning Board, and Council Vice President Tom Hucker (D-District 5). The BRT, known as Flash, will run in a 14-mile segment of U.S Route 29 from Burtonsville…
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Hoover-Fisher Florists to Move from Four Corners to Kensington
Hoover-Fisher Florist, a Four Corners mainstay since the 1960s, will move to a new location in Kensington in January, 2021, according to an email to customers. The family-owned retailer was founded in 1954 and later moved into a two-story addition to the Woodmoor Shopping Center at the intersection of Colesville Road and University Boulevard.
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Police Investigating Assault, Carjacking Foiled by Stick Shift
County police are investigating a Silver Spring assault and carjacking gone awry when none of the three suspects could drive a stick shift.
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FVCBank Closes Silver Spring Location
FVCBank has permanently closed its branch at 7901 Eastern Ave. in Silver Spring, according to bank president Trish Ferrick. The community bank, based in Fairfax, had closed all of its branches due the pandemic, she said, while accepting night deposits and electronic banking.
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Pet of the Week: Olive
“This is Olive. She is an 8 year-old mystery flavor who simultaneously loves and hates everyone.”
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Kao Thai Owners Open Sweeteria Dessert Café
Sweeteria Dessert Café, a coffee & dessert café from the owners of neighboring Kao Thai Restaurant, has soft-opened in the former location of Your Whole Body at 8646 Colesville Road in downtown Silver Spring.
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Council Passes Bill Providing Tax Incentive for Projects on WMATA Property
The County Council yesterday approved a bill that would exempt 100% of the property tax for a project built on property leased from WMATA at a Metro station in the county. Bill 29-20, the “More Housing at Metrorail Stations Act,” would apply to construction of new high-rise development that includes at least 50% rental housing…
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Local Restaurant Participating in New Project to Manage, Recycle Waste
Takoma Beverage Company in Takoma Park is participating in a pilot program designed to ensure that waste from used food service containers is managed and recycled. The project, Paradigm One, is a local start-up concept of The Paradigm Project, according to John Hansen, the founder and CEO.
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Regal Cinemas Shutting Down All U.S. Locations
Regal Cinemas is once again shutting down all of its locations across the country, as upcoming movie releases are being postponed.