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Locavino Readies for Mid-August Opening
Locavino, the wine café that will replace Adega at 8519 Fenton St., is planning a mid-August opening, according to an announcement to supporters from owners Jarrod Jabre and Justin Wallace. The café will host a private event for friends and supporters, followed by a grand opening for the general public.
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Owner Closes Dip N Rolls to Spend More Time with Family
Dip n Rolls, the café at 8737 Colesville Rd. that featured Vietnamese-style banh mi and spring rolls, has permanently closed. In a note to customers, the owner cited a desire to spend more time with her daughter and help raise her grandchildren as the reason she shut down.
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Upcoming Events, Aug. 2-9
Highlights this week include live music on Friday nights at the Sligo Creek Golf Course, a group of garage rock bands at the American Legion, followed the next day by a blues jam at the legion, a family science night at the library, and a Wednesday evening community forum on eliminating hate and violence in…
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Sandoval to Headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Grammy-award winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will headline the 16th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival, according to an announcement from the Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District. The free festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 from 3-10 p.m. on two stages, with performances by festival cofounder Marcus Johnson, The Eric Byrd Trio, Paul Carr and…
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Regal Cinemas Launches Regal Unlimited Subscription Pass
Patrons of Downtown Silver Spring’s Regal Cinemas Majestic 20 now have a new subscription option.
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Upcoming Events, July 26-Aug. 2
Highlights for the coming week include live music at Sligo Creek Golf Course and Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41, a comedy show at the Legion, free riding lessons on an e-Scooter, Beacon Market, a Yappy Hour for your pup in Takoma Park, and opening night of an Agatha Christie play at The Highwood Theatre.
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Council Passes Zoning Changes for Accessory Dwelling Units
The County Council yesterday unanimously passed a zoning text amendment to make it easier for homeowners to add accessory dwelling units to their property. An ADU is a separate dwelling unit that is on the same lot as a single dwelling unit with its own entrance, full kitchen and bathroom. The ADU tenant does not…
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Program Offers Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance
County residents interested in buying a home may qualify for a no-interest loan to assist with the down payment or closing costs under a county-administered program. Applicants must be 18, first-time home buyers (with one exception) and meet income eligibility limits, which vary by location and household size.
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Fat Fingers Begins Operating, Plans Aug. 19 Grand Opening
Fat Fingers began operating last week with a soft opening at 8213 Georgia Ave. in anticipation of its grand opening, tentatively scheduled for August 19. The restaurant features comfort foods such as several types of cheesesteaks, burgers and other sandwiches, pizzas, half smokes and hot dogs, three salads, fish sandwiches, a crab cake, and side…