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Council to Hold Hearing, Vote Today on Easing Some COVID–19 Restrictions
The County Council is set to meet this afternoon for a public hearing and vote on revisions County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed to his executive orders implementing certain pandemic-related restrictions in the county.
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Takoma Park Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Investigators from the Takoma Park Police Department are asking for the public’s help with identifying suspects in a March 11 armed robbery.
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The Eleanor to Reopen on April 1
The Eleanor will reopen its Downtown Silver Spring location on Thursday, April 1, according to a post on the restaurant’s Instagram account.
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Takoma Park Seeks Community Input About Redeveloped Recreation Center
The City of Takoma Park is planning to redevelop its recreation center on New Hampshire Avenue and is looking for community input, the city announced. Officials have launched a survey to gather information about the public’s needs and priorities.
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Mandalay Reopens After Extended Temporary Closure
Mandalay Restaurant and Café has reopened after an extended temporary closure, according to a message posted on their Facebook page.
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Main Street Pearl to Hold Grand Opening Friday in Takoma Park
Main Street Pearl, which advertises itself as a bubbly bar, noshery and tuck shop, will have its grand opening from 3–7 p.m. Friday, March 12 at 7050 Carroll Ave. in Takoma Park. The women-owned space offers bubble tea, kombucha on tap, mocktails, sparkling wine, beer, hard cider and other drinks at the bubbly bar.
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Takoma Park Police Investigating Strong-Arm Carjacking
Takoma Park police are investigating a strong-arm carjacking that took place last night in the 200 block of Ethan Allen Avenue, near the Takoma Park Silver Spring Food Co-op. According to a community advisory, the police responded to the incident at about 8:45 p.m.
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County Food Council Adds Surveys in Three More Languages
The Montgomery County Food Council has added surveys in three additional languages as it seeks resident input regarding 2021 food security initiatives. The survey, which launched in January, is now available in French, Amharic and Mandarin in addition to English and Spanish.
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Producer Seeks Hosts for Second Season of YardWork Concerts
The music director of WOWD Takoma Radio is looking for host venues as he plans to bring back the YardWork series of pandemic-safe jazz concerts for a second season beginning in April. Michael Phillips produced 54 outdoor, COVID-safe concerts in local people’s yards last year and, with nice weather on the way, is looking to…