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Moorenko’s Cookie Overload is One of Washingtonian’s Ten Favorite Local Ice Cream Flavors
Moorenko’s Cookie Overload ice cream has been listed as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s ten favorite local ice cream flavors.
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Silver Branch Brewing Creates Custom Brew for ABS 70th Anniversary
Silver Branch Brewing Co. in Silver Spring is one of two Maryland producers of alcoholic beverages to produce a special product to help mark the 70th anniversary of the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services this month.
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Six New Businesses Open in Takoma Business Corridor
Six new businesses have recently opened in the Takoma Park business corridor, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. The businesses include restaurants, personal and business services.
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Locavino Honored for Second Time by Wine Spectator Magazine
Silver Spring wine café Locavino has earned an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the second year in a row. Locavino was cited for inexpensive selections that complement its American cuisine from Chef Miguel Argueta, with particular strength in wines from Italy, Spain and Maryland.
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Economic Report Recommends County Establish $275 Million Job Creation Fund
An economic development report commissioned by a county business group recommends that the county establish a $275 million Job Creation Fund to increase competiveness with other jurisdictions and assist in the post-COVID recovery.
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County Minimum Wages to Increase on July 1
Increases in the county’s minimum wages, which will vary by type of employer, will go into effect on July 1. The number of workers employed by each business determines the new wage level.
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Takoma Park City Council Passes Resolution Asking Planning Board to Disapprove Takoma Junction Plan
The Takoma Park City Council has unanimously passed Resolution 2021-19 asking the county’s Planning Board to disapprove the site plan for the Takoma Junction redevelopment submitted by the Neighborhood Development Company.
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Koité Grill is One of Tom Sietsema’s “7 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now”
The Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema has named Senegalese restaurant Koité Grill in downtown Silver Spring as one of his 7 favorite places to eat right now.
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Bump ‘n Grind to Open Library Kiosk on Saturday
Bump ‘n Grind will open its coffee kiosk at the Silver Spring Library this Saturday, June 26, according to a tweet posted last evening. The coffee shop and roaster is taking over the space vacated by Kefa Cafe, which decamped for the Wheaton Library last year.