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Most Silver Spring Entertainment Venues Open with COVID-19 Requirements for Patrons
Most of the arts and entertainment venues in downtown Silver Spring are now open to patrons, as long as they follow each venue’s protocol regarding vaccines, masking and other requirements.
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Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released
Detectives from the county’s 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery that occurred October 9 at the intersection of Sligo Ave. and Chicago Ave. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him.
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Police Investigating Two More Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating two more thefts of catalytic converter units from vehicles, according to an emailed community advisory.
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Metro to Upgrade Faregates This Month
Faregates will be upgraded this month at the Silver Spring Metro station, according to an announcement from WMATA.
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Food Hall to Open at Ellsworth Place
Ellsworth Place owner GBT Realty Corporation and Cana Development today announced that Commas, a new food hall, will take over a portion of the second level of Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring. The food hall is slated to open in the spring of 2022.
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Police Investigating Double Shooting; Victim in Critical Condition
Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating two shootings that occurred in the early morning hours of October 16th and October 17th in the 8300 block of Fenton Street in Silver Spring. Detectives believe the two incidents are related, according to a news release.
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Kusshi Ko to Open in Former Gusto Space
Kusshi Ko will open in the former Gusto Farm to Street location at 8512 Fenton St. in Downtown Silver Spring, according to recent reports from Bethesda Beat and The MoCo Show.
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Free Community Health Fair
“Are you concerned about new COVID variants? Want to get vaccinated or tested for COVID fall travel? Or are you looking to add an extra layer of protection for your tweens and teens? No worries as the “African American Health Program COVID Response” initiative, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and Fit Fathers have you covered.” [sponsored]
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Popeyes Hiring Ahead of Anticipated Opening
Popeyes is now hiring for its upcoming location at 8401 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring, according to signage posted at the storefront. Construction has been underway for several months to convert the space formerly occupied by Bombay Gaylord, but they are looking to wrap up construction and be open within the next two weeks,…