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Planning Department Releases Study Recommending Ways to Strengthen Diverse Retailers
The county’s Planning Department has released a study that recommends a series of proposals that could strengthen diverse retailers in three areas. The Retail in Diverse Communities Study looked at three communities—Silver Spring, Takoma-Langley Crossroads, and Wheaton—where local businesses have faced recent challenges not only from the pandemic, but also from redevelopment (primarily Wheaton) and…
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Governor Announces All Residents 16 and Older Now Eligible for Vaccinations at State Mass Sites
All Maryland residents aged 16 and older are eligible as of today (April 6) for a COVID-19 vaccination at the state’s mass vaccination sites, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced yesterday. In addition, the governor said that all residents 16 and older will be eligible to receive a vaccine from all providers, such as pharmacies and…
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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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Ruang Khao Rebrands to The Pepper Thai Kitchen
Ruang Khao Thai Cuisine has rebranded to The Pepper Thai Kitchen, according to new signage posted at the restaurant’s location at 939 Bonifant Street in downtown Silver Spring.
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Mandalay Restaurant to Extend Closure to March 10
Mandalay Restaurant and Café will remain closed until March 10, according to a message posted on their Facebook page last night.
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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.
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Sweet Sweet Kitchen to Open Today
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in the cuisines of Jamaica and Sierra Leone, will open at 11 a.m. today, according to a post on the outlet’s Instagram account.
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Crisfield Seafood, Quarry House Tavern & Samantha’s Restaurant are “Neighborhood Restaurants That Make the DC Area a Better Place to Eat—and Live”
Silver Spring’s Crisfield Seafood, Quarry House Tavern & Samantha’s Restaurant have been listed in Washingtonian’s article, “61 Neighborhood Restaurants That Make the DC Area a Better Place to Eat—and Live.”
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Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Armed Robbery of Papa John’s
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division are looking for the public’s help to solve a recent armed robbery of the Papa John’s restaurant at 1133 East-West Highway. The incident involving three suspects occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.