Silver Spring Team’s T-Shirt Campaign Raises Nearly $2,700 for Shepherd’s Table
A Silver Spring brother-sister team has raised nearly $2,700 for Shepherd’s Table through their “There’s Only One Silver Spring” t-shirt campaign.
Council Seeking Applicants for Planning Board Vacancy
The County Council has announced it is looking for applicants for an upcoming vacancy on the Planning Board. Commissioner Tina Patterson’s term ends June 14 and she has indicated that she will apply for another term. Applications to fill the position are due no later than March 23 at 5 p.m.
Pet of the Week: “Marbles is energetic and loving; people love the black heart on her side and her pattern.”
“Marbles is energetic and loving; people love the black heart on her side and her pattern.”
County Clinics Now Vaccinating Those Between 65–74, Essential Workers
The county’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics have expanded their service and begun vaccinating people between the ages of 65 and 74, as well as essential workers and individuals with developmental disabilities, the Department of Health and Human Services announced. “Essential workers” include transit workers, teachers, and childcare workers.
Coming Soon: New Home with Original 1917 Colonial Revival Exterior in Takoma Park
A new listing in Takoma Park from Liz Brent of Go Brent Real Estate will soon hit the market. “A Contributing Resource in the Takoma Park Historic District, 7105 Carroll Avenue is an incredibly beautiful new home built within the original 1917 colonial revival exterior. Designed with the best of vintage and modern in mind, this frame home with wood lap siding and shakes was gutted and renovated in a meticulous 3-year process.” [sponsored]
Donut Run Among “The 15 Most Exciting New Restaurants to Try Around D.C.”
Donut Run in Old Takoma is one of “The 15 Most Exciting New Restaurants to Try Around D.C.”, according to Gabe Hiatt and Tierney Plumb of Eater D.C.
Elected Officials Send Letter to Governor to Address Availability, Racial Equity Issues with Vaccines
Two groups of local elected officials have written to Gov. Larry Hogan (R) urging him to address availability and racial equity issues with the COVID-19 vaccines in Montgomery County. All nine County Council members signed on to a letter sent Wednesday asking the governor to specifically address racial inequity in both the vaccine distribution and the pre-registration system.
Eater D.C.: Goldberg’s has “Standout Bagels”
Goldberg’s New York Bagels in the Woodside neighborhood of Silver Spring is featured in Eater D.C.’s article, “15 Places to Find Standout Bagels Around D.C.”
Takoma Park to Provide Grants, Rebates for Weatherization, Energy Savings
The City of Takoma Park is making residential sustainability grants available to income-qualified residents for weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades, including insulation, draft reduction, and potentially heating and cooling equipment and appliances.