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Old Takoma Businesses to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
Several businesses in Old Takoma will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies this Friday, October 15, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring DC North is Now Open
DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring DC North is now open, according to a joint announcement from DoubleTree by Hilton and new operator Linchris Hotel Corporation. The hotel, located at 8777 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring, operated temporarily as Hotel Silver Spring after it was acquired by Plymouth, Mass.-based Linchris over the summer.
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Mandalay to Close on October 31
Mandalay Restaurant and Café will close its Bonifant Street location on October 31, according to an announcement posted on the restaurant’s Facebook page last evening.
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United Therapeutics Converts to a Public Benefit Corporation
Downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics Corporation yesterday announced that following shareholder approval, it has officially converted to a public benefit corporation (PBC), the first PBC conversion of a public biotech or pharmaceutical company.
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Restaurateur with Local Roots Plans Newest Creation for Silver Spring
A restaurateur with deep local roots is bringing his newest creation home to Silver Spring. Jeffeary Miskiri, who founded Miskiri Hospitality Group earlier this year, plans to open Miss Toya’s Creole House in the space formerly occupied by Eggspectation at 923 Ellsworth Dr.
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Council Overrides County Executive Veto of Silver Spring BID, Then Supports Changes to State BID Law
The County Council yesterday overrode by a vote of 8-1 the county executive’s veto of a bill that would establish a business improvement district in downtown Silver Spring; Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large) was the sole “no” vote.
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Azalea City Nails to Open Today in Takoma Park
Azalea City Nails will open today in Takoma Park, according to an Instagram post from Main Street Takoma.
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Moorenko’s Now Fully Staffed, Open at Regular Hours
Moorenko’s Ice Cream scoop shops are now fully staffed and open at their regular hours, as tweeted yesterday. The outlets had temporarily reduced their operating hours due to staffing issues.
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Three Restaurants, Nonprofit Founder Receive RAMMY Honors
Three area restaurants — All Set Restaurant & Bar, The Girl & The Vine, and Donut Run — as well as Feed The Fridge founder Mark Bucher — received honors at the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s 2021 Rammy Awards presented Sunday.