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GoFundMe Campaign Begun for Owner of Stolen Food Truck
A GoFundMe campaign began yesterday for the owner of a food truck stolen over Memorial Day weekend from its parking spot on Brookville Road in Silver Spring. James Turner, a restaurant veteran with more than 30 years of experience, had recently received a license from the county to begin operating as Beltway Bistro when the…
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Takoma Park Police Issue Warning About Medicaid Scam
The Takoma Park Police Department has issued a community advisory warning residents about a Medicaid scam. In this case, a caller cloned a phone number that showed the call purportedly coming from the police and pretended to be a Medicaid employee.
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NDC Rescinds Cease and Desist Order Against TPSS Co-op
The Neighborhood Development Company has rescinded a cease and desist order directing the Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op to stop using the public lot at Takoma Junction for deliveries and terminating the co-op’s lease on the lot, according to a company statement.
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The Angry Jerk Caribbean Restaurant Coming to Georgia Avenue
The Angry Jerk, advertising “authentic Caribbean cuisine,” will open at 8223 Georgia Ave., the former location of the Big Greek Café, which moved down the street several months ago.
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Police Investigating Three More Catalytic Converter Thefts
Takoma Park police are investigating three more thefts of catalytic converter units from Toyota Prius vehicles, according to an emailed community advisory.
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Stolen Silver Spring Food Truck Found in Charles County
Montgomery County police say they have recovered a food truck that was stolen earlier this week in Silver Spring.
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Live Music Returning This Weekend in Two Silver Spring Venues
Now that pandemic-related capacity restrictions have been lifted, three Silver Spring venues for live music are booking bands and beginning to host live music again. Two of those venues, Silver Strings Restaurant and Bar and the Sligo Creek Golf Course, will feature performances starting this Friday, June 4.
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Locavino Worker Featured This Month in Wine Enthusiast
Will Ferguson, who works at Locavino wine café in Downtown Silver Spring, is one of several LGBTQ+ individuals active in the wine community featured in the latest issue of Wine Enthusiast.