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County Council Approves Redistricting Map with Two New Districts
The County Council voted on Tuesday to pass Bill 41-21, Elections Council Districts – Boundaries to revise the council districts in light of the 2020 census and a charter amendment passed in 2020 to create two additional districts.
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County Libraries to Expand Service Hours
The county’s library system will return to pre-pandemic service hours at most of its branches, effective January 2, officials announced today.
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“We’re Bump ‘n Grind, a Specialty Coffee Shop, Record Store and Roaster.”
“Hi! We’re Bump ‘n Grind, a Specialty Coffee Shop, Record Store and Roaster dedicated to and inspired by Coffee, Music, and Community. We create significant third spaces inspired by their neighborhoods; micro-roast, top-grade environmentally and ethically sourced coffee from around the world; and support musicians, artists of all kinds. With our coffee, we aim to…
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J. Hollinger’s is One of Eater’s “20 Anticipated Fall Restaurant Openings to Track Around D.C.”
J. Hollinger’s, an upcoming “modern American restaurant” from The Daily Dish and The Dish and Dram owner Jerry Hollinger, is one of Eater D.C.’s “20 Anticipated Fall Restaurant Openings to Track Around D.C.”
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County to Expand Hours for Most Libraries to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The county libraries, with two exceptions, will expand the hours open to patrons back to pre-pandemic levels, officials announced. Maggie Nightingale in Poolesville currently is closed for a refresh and Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington will maintain current operating hours.
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Bump ‘n Grind to Open Library Kiosk on Saturday
Bump ‘n Grind will open its coffee kiosk at the Silver Spring Library this Saturday, June 26, according to a tweet posted last evening. The coffee shop and roaster is taking over the space vacated by Kefa Cafe, which decamped for the Wheaton Library last year.
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Senate Confirms Silver Spring Judge for U.S. District Court of Maryland Seat
The U.S. Senate last week confirmed U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Lydia Griggsby to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maryland. Judge Griggsby, who was confirmed by a 59-39 vote and lives in Silver Spring, will be the first Black woman and first woman of color to serve as a…
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Bump ‘n Grind Closing East-West Highway Location on May 26
Bump ‘n Grind will be closing its location at 1200 East-West Highway on Wednesday, May 26, according to an email announcement from owner David Fogel. The shop will move its operations to Moorenko’s Ice Cream on Georgia Avenue, and plans are still on track to open a kiosk at the Silver Spring Library.
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Four Arrested in Series of Thefts, Robberies; Two Occurred in Silver Spring
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged four men in connection with a series of thefts and robberies of 7-Elevens and a gas station in Montgomery County. The suspects stole large amounts of cigarettes and lottery tickets, according to police.