&Pizza Slated to Open February 3
&Pizza is slated to open its upcoming location at Central Apartments in downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday, February 3, according to company spokesperson Katie Case.
Driver Charged With Hit-and-Run, Handgun Possession, Other Offenses
Officers with the county’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force arrested a hit-and-run driver Dec. 30 and charged him with several offenses, including possession of a loaded handgun. Humberto Guerra, age 26, of Bronzegate Place in Silver Spring was identified as the driver of a white Nissan Versa that hit an unoccupied, parked vehicle around Carroll Avenue and Osage Street in the Langley Park area.
Police Looking for Missing Silver Spring Teenager
Detectives are looking for a missing Silver Spring teenager and are asking for the public’s help to locate her. Maeva Domche, age 14, was last seen around 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, at her home on Mt. Pisgah Road.
Society Summoned to “Show Cause” Hearing on Liquor Violations
A representative of Society Restaurant & Lounge on Georgia Avenue has been ordered to appear at a “show cause” hearing for violations of the terms of its liquor license, according to officials with the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services. In a letter to license holder Samantha El Miskiri dated Nov. 23, operators were charged with twice violating the Dispensing of Liquor section of the rules and regulations of the Board of Liquor Commissioners, as well as the Acts Contrary to Law section.
Trio Applies for License to Open Restaurant/Bar in Former Jackie’s Location
A partnership of three individuals have applied for a liquor license to operate Shalla Restaurant and Bar at 8081 Georgia Ave., the former location of Balagger Lounge and, prior to that, Jackie’s Restaurant. The principals of Triple Brothers LLC are Belete Weletaw, Mekonnen Eshete, both of Washington, D.C., and Temesgen Gebeyehu, who lives in the Hillandale neighborhood of Silver Spring.
Beteseb Tops Eater’s Essential Ethiopian Restaurants List
It’s no secret that Silver Spring is home to a large Ethiopian population and many Ethiopian restaurants. But now, one downtown Silver Spring restaurant is one of the best — at least according to Eater D.C.
Business, COVID News Lead Source’s Top 10 Most Read of 2020
Unlike previous years, when the Top 10 most-read stories on the Source was dominated by business-related articles, 2020’s list is more of a mixed bag. There is still a heavy emphasis on business posts, as COVID-19 intruded into the list like it did virtually everything else from March to the present. Which is exactly what affected the most-read pieces of the year.
White Oak ABS Store Reopens
The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services store in the White Oak Shopping Center at 11239 New Hampshire Ave. reopened yesterday, the department announced. The store temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Silver Spring Pastry Chef to Compete on ‘Cakealikes’
Silver Spring’s Caitlin Taylor will compete on Cakealikes, a new comedic cake competition show premiering January 4 on the Discovery+ streaming service.