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Silver Spring Company Closes on $17 Million Funding Round
Truebill, a Silver Spring financial services company founded by three brothers who attended Montgomery Blair High School, today announced the company has closed on a $17 million Series 3 round of funding. The funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with existing investors Eldridge Industries, Cota Capital, Firebolt Ventures, and Day One Ventures participating as…
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Dentists of Silver Spring Opens in Blair Park Shopping Center
Dentists of Silver Spring has opened at 1286 East-West Hwy. in the Blair Park Shopping Center at the intersection of Colesville Road and East-West Highway. The office, owned by Dr. Chessia Thomas, D.D.S, is the first supported dental practice of Pacific Dental Services in Maryland, according to PDS. PDS, which was founded in 1994 and…
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County Council Approves Executive Order Imposing Capacity Restrictions
The County Council yesterday approved Executive Order 122-20 from County Executive Marc Elrich that places restrictions on the number of people who can gather at various types of events, as well as be served indoors at restaurants and retailers. “We have been watching the daily number of new cases go up for more than two weeks…
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Old Takoma Business Association Launches Shop Small Saturdays Campaign
The Old Takoma Business Association has launched a month-long Shop Small Saturdays campaign in conjunction with Small Business Satuday, which occurs this year on Saturday, November 28.
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TradeMoves Recognized by U.S. Commerce Secretary for Export Achievements
Silver Spring-based TradeMoves LLC has been honored by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross for contributions to American export growth by naming them a winner of the 2020 President’s “E” Awards.
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United Therapeutics Posts Third-Quarter Earnings; Beats Wall Street Expectations
Downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics today announced a third-quarter net income of $171.2 million, beating Wall Street expectations.
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COVID Case Increases Lead County to Consider Roll Back of Reopening Provisions
With the increase in COVID-19 cases detected locally and around the country, county officials are evaluating whether there’s a need to roll back recent reopening provisions. Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s health officer, has updated the indicators used to guide local decision-making regarding the restrictions intended to curb the spread of the virus.
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Kitfo Sandwich Featured in Washington City Paper’s 12 Favorite Fall Sandwiches
Kitfo is fairly common among the many Ethiopian restaurants in Silver Spring — but a Kitfo Sandwich? Not so much, unless you visit Langano Restaurant or Lemon Slice Café.
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Silver Branch Wins Gold at Great American Beer Festival
Silver Branch Brewing Co. has been awarded a gold medal for one of its entries into the Great American Beer Festival, held last week by the Brewers Association, which bills it as the premier festival and competition for small and craft brewers. The brewery’s entry, Beyond the Gnome World, won in the Classic Saison category,…