Two Newest Restaurants Coming to CBD Planning Fall 2021 Openings
Two of the newest restaurants to open in Silver Spring’s Central Business District have their signs in place and are indicating an opening date in the fall.
Two Suspects Arrested for Buying Cars with Fraudulent Checks; There May Be More Victims
County detectives from the 4th District have arrested two people in a scam involving purchasing cars with fraudulent cashier’s checks, and believe that there may be more victims. Papa Sissoko, age 25, of Weeping Willow Court, and Alyssa Hernandez, age 24, of Bakersfield Court, both of Aspen Hill, have been charged with vehicle theft and forgery in the case.
Pizza Hut to Open in Half the Former Game Stop Space in Four Corners
A scaled-down version of a Pizza Hut restaurant will take over half the space of the former Game Stop location at 10100 Colesville Rd., according to Todd Malamut, a principal with NREB LLC and leasing agent for the building.
County: Renters Eviction Protections Still in Place Despite Federal Order
The county has issued guidance reminding renters that they continue to have eviction protection despite a recent federal court decision. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s modified CDC Order for a Temporary Halt on Residential Evictions was vacated by a federal judge.
County Will Reopen Six Libraries, Including Silver Spring, June 1
The county will reopen six libraries, including the Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave., on Tuesday, June 1, County Executive Marc Elrich announced. The libraries will be open by appointment only for browsing and checking out materials, picking up holds, computer use, print/copy/scan services, information and circulation services only.
Number of County’s Homeless Dropped 14% From 2020
The number of homeless people in Montgomery County dropped 14%, from 670 people in 2020 to 577 in 2021, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Point-in-Time survey.
The Eleanor Brings Back Brunch Beginning This Weekend
The Eleanor, which reopened April 1 after a pandemic-induced closure, is bringing back brunch beginning this weekend, the company announced. The entertainment/eatery will feature brunch items including a Hangover Burrito, fried chicken and waffles, an Everything Bagel Sandwich, huevos rancheros and more from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Money Muscle to Create Outdoor Seating Area for Barbecue Operation
Money Muscle, the barbecue/food truck operation from the owners of All Set Restaurant and Bar, will create an outdoor seating area in the parking lot next door, according to Jennifer Meltzer, co-owner and managing partner.
Diners Could Win Up to $500 During Taste the World in Fenton Village
Restaurant patrons can earn a chance to win up to $500 in cash during the 11th annual Taste the World in Fenton Village, back after last year’s modified celebration of local eateries. The event will be held on May 16-22 and about 50 independently owned restaurants will be participating.