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Four Silver Spring Companies Make Inc. 5000 List
Four Silver Spring companies are listed in this year’s Inc. 5000 fastest-growing privately owned companies, according to information compiled from the list by the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation.
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Silver Spring, Takoma Park Get New Public Art Murals
Silver Spring and Takoma Park each have a new temporary piece of public art created by local artists commissioned by the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County through its Public Arts Trust program, #ArtHappensHere.
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MCASAC Joins Nationwide “Clear the Shelters” Adoption Event
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center joined NBC/Telemundo’s nationwide “Clear the Shelters” adoption event today, reducing adoption fees for all animals by 50% from today (Aug. 23) through Sept. 19. In addition, the fee will be completely waived for any animal that has been at the shelter for more than 30 days.
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Police Investigating Armed Carjacking in Silver Spring; Video Released
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred on Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring. MCPD has released surveillance video of the suspects and is seeking the public’s help in identifying them.
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Takoma Park Street Festival Returns for 2021
The Takoma Park Street Festival has returned for 2021, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. The festival will be held Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., along Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park.
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Kobe Japan Hibachi Express Now Open
Aspen Hill’s Kobe Japan Hibachi & Sushi has opened a second, quick-service location in Takoma Park, according to an Instagram post from the Takoma-Langley Crossroads Development Authority.
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Takoma Park City Council Accepting Applications for City Boards, Committee Volunteers
The Takoma Park City Council is accepting applications for City Boards and Committee volunteers through September 30.
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All Set, Money Muscle BBQ Adding Vegetarian and Vegan Menus
Downtown Silver Spring’s All Set Restaurant & Bar will offer a new exclusively vegetarian and vegan menu for lunch and dinner services on Tuesdays, starting later this month. Chef Ed Reavis, a health & fitness enthusiast, was inspired to create the menu following a recent partnership with Shouk, a local plant-based fast-casual chain.
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CKC Farming Deputy Director Honored as a Local Hero
CKC Farming deputy director Hannah Sholder has been honored by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) as a Local Hero of the Week for her work with farming in local communities, notably at Koiner Farm in Silver Spring.