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Takoma Park Police Seeking “Critical” Missing Person
The Takoma Park Police Department has issued a notice of a missing person it deems “critical.” Eighty-year-old Hector Ray Robinson, who the department also describes as “vulnerable,” was last seen in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue.
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Hucker Introduces Bills to Enhance Safety in Residential Buildings
Council President Tom Hucker (D-District 5) yesterday introduced two bills intended to improve safety in residential buildings, primarily multi-family and multi-story units.
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County Groups Launch Online Marketplace, Issue Holiday Challenge
Three county organizations have issued the MoCo Holiday Challenge, part of the launch of a new online directory of local business, dining and shopping information, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. The site, MoCo Marketplace, is a partnership between MCEDC, the Montgomery County Food Council’s MoCo Made and Visit…
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Small Things Matter Distributes Hundreds of Free Meals at Blair High School
Silver Spring-based nonprofit Small Things Matter, created by Montgomery Blair High School student Lana Anderson, distributed 600 Indian curry meals free of charge to anyone that visited the school on Monday. The Guru Gobind Singh Foundation – Sikh Spiritual Center provided the meals.
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Lidl to Hold Grand Opening of Takoma Park Store Wednesday
Lidl will hold a grand opening of a new store in Takoma Park on Wednesday, Dec. 9, according to the company’s website. The operators will cut the ribbon at 7:15 a.m. at its location on 6881 New Hampshire Ave., the former home of a Shoppers Food Warehouse. The doors will open at 8 a.m. and…
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Spice Street to Open Wednesday for Carryout, Delivery
Spice Street, a new Indian restaurant coming to Georgia Avenue, confirmed in a text to the Source last week’s report that it will open for carryout and delivery, beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Customers will be able to place orders via the outlet’s web page from an extensive menu that includes chats,…
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Silver Spring Wings (Still) Searching for New Home
Readers have been asking us about the status of Silver Spring Wings since we reported last month that they had lost their lease and were searching for a new home. We checked in with owner Evan Walton over the weekend, and we’ve learned he’s still on the hunt for a new space.
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Shop Takoma e-Gift Card Now Available for Holiday Shoppers
Holiday shoppers and gift givers now can buy the Shop Takoma e-Gift Card for use at area businesses, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. The e-cards are currently accepted at more than 20 restaurants, shops and service businesses in Takoma Park and the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
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Pet of the Week: “His life goal is to be allowed off leash to actually chase a squirrel (keep dreaming, son).”
“Max is a 3-year-old rescue who joined our family in September. We suspect he is a Jindo, or perhaps a Shiba Inu/Shepherd mix. He loves going on long walks on Sligo Creek Trail, getting treats from curbside pickup at Loyalty Bookstore and Fenwick Beer & Wine, and is always down to make new friends. His…