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Sergio Ristorante Italiano has Permanently Closed
Downtown Silver Spring mainstay Sergio Ristorante Italiano, tucked inside the Doubletree Hotel at 8727 Colesville Road, has permanently closed, according to a report from Bethesda Beat.
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County Council Introduces Appropriation for Childcare Assistance
Childcare providers and working families with school-age children could receive financial support via a special appropriation introduced by the County Council yesterday. The appropriation of nearly $7.7 million would include $1.8 million provide grants to full day, school-age childcare services reopening in Montgomery County Public Schools buildings.
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El Sapo Reopens Today for Indoor Dining
El Sapo Cuban Social Club will reopen its indoor dining space beginning today (Tuesday, Sept. 22), according to an announcement from the restaurant’s management. Dining capacity will be limited to 50 percent to comply with the county’s pandemic restrictions and reservations are “highly recommended,” the announcement reads.
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Koité Grill Opens in Former Abol Location
College Park Senegalese restaurant Koité Grill has expanded to Silver Spring, opening in the former home of Abol Ethiopian Restaurant at 8626 Colesville Road.
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The Urban Winery, BIBIBOP Asian Grill and All Set Restaurant & Bar Participating in Restaurant Weeks
The Urban Winery and BIBIBOP Asian Grill are participating in the first statewide Maryland Restaurant Week, and All Set Restaurant & Bar is participating in The Greater Washington DC Black Restaurant Week. Both are running through Sunday, September 27.
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Picnickers at Nine County Parks to be Allowed Alcoholic Drinks
Picnickers in nine county parks will be able to enjoy alcoholic drinks with their meals beginning on Thursday, Sept. 24. The action is a pilot program that will run through May 31, 2021 as part of the Picnic in the Park initiative launched in August. Picnic in the Park allows park visitors to easily find…
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Pet of the Week: “Bryce is a sweet and affectionate Cavachon (half Bichon Frise and half Cavalier) that loves his human 1 year old sister.”
“He enjoys long walks in Sligo Creek Park and playing with his neighborhood dog friends. He spends most of his days lounging around the house and looking out our big picture windows in back to “guard” his backyard.”
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Fans Now Able to Attend Outdoor Performances with Restrictions
Fans of outdoor entertainment now will be able to attend performances under certain guidelines released yesterday by the county. Audiences will be limited to 50 attendees, who must buy tickets in advance and will have to maintain social distancing (at least six feet) from those who are not part of the same household.
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Sections of Sligo Creek Parkway to be Closed Friday for Repairs
Montgomery Parks will close two sections of Sligo Creek Parkway tomorrow, Sept. 18 to vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. The sections are: Parkway from Colesville Road to Wayne Avenue, and Parkway from Kennebec Avenue to Maple Avenues.