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County: Renters Eviction Protections Still in Place Despite Federal Order
The county has issued guidance reminding renters that they continue to have eviction protection despite a recent federal court decision. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s modified CDC Order for a Temporary Halt on Residential Evictions was vacated by a federal judge.
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County Will Reopen Six Libraries, Including Silver Spring, June 1
The county will reopen six libraries, including the Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave., on Tuesday, June 1, County Executive Marc Elrich announced. The libraries will be open by appointment only for browsing and checking out materials, picking up holds, computer use, print/copy/scan services, information and circulation services only.
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Number of County’s Homeless Dropped 14% From 2020
The number of homeless people in Montgomery County dropped 14%, from 670 people in 2020 to 577 in 2021, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Point-in-Time survey.
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The Eleanor Brings Back Brunch Beginning This Weekend
The Eleanor, which reopened April 1 after a pandemic-induced closure, is bringing back brunch beginning this weekend, the company announced. The entertainment/eatery will feature brunch items including a Hangover Burrito, fried chicken and waffles, an Everything Bagel Sandwich, huevos rancheros and more from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Money Muscle to Create Outdoor Seating Area for Barbecue Operation
Money Muscle, the barbecue/food truck operation from the owners of All Set Restaurant and Bar, will create an outdoor seating area in the parking lot next door, according to Jennifer Meltzer, co-owner and managing partner.
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Diners Could Win Up to $500 During Taste the World in Fenton Village
Restaurant patrons can earn a chance to win up to $500 in cash during the 11th annual Taste the World in Fenton Village, back after last year’s modified celebration of local eateries. The event will be held on May 16-22 and about 50 independently owned restaurants will be participating.
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Procurement Office Creates Online Portal for County Small Businesses
The county’s Office of Procurement has launched a new web-based service to connect vendors with county departments in conjunction with Small Business Month, officials announced. The Vendor Innovation Portal “will allow businesses to introduce their company and connect with the most appropriate contacts in the county that could best utilize their goods or services.”
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Seoul Food DC Launches 10th Anniversary Scholarship Contest
Seoul Food DC will mark its 10th anniversary with a scholarship contest, with the Takoma Park restaurant donating $5,000 to a local aspiring restaurant entrepreneur, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
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Planning Department Releases Study Recommending Ways to Strengthen Diverse Retailers
The county’s Planning Department has released a study that recommends a series of proposals that could strengthen diverse retailers in three areas. The Retail in Diverse Communities Study looked at three communities—Silver Spring, Takoma-Langley Crossroads, and Wheaton—where local businesses have faced recent challenges not only from the pandemic, but also from redevelopment (primarily Wheaton) and…