Street Resurfacing to Begin Thursday in Takoma Park
The City of Takoma Park will begin street resurfacing this week, according to a City news alert. Work will begin Thursday, June 10, and continue over the next two weeks, weather permitting.
County to Begin Accepting Reservations for Some School Facilities
The county will open all purpose rooms/cafeterias and gyms in county schools for weekend use only from June 20 through Aug. 15, the Office of Community Use of Public Facilities announced. CUPF will begin accepting requests for reservations through ActiveMontgomery at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 11.
GoFundMe Campaign Begun for Owner of Stolen Food Truck
A GoFundMe campaign began yesterday for the owner of a food truck stolen over Memorial Day weekend from its parking spot on Brookville Road in Silver Spring. James Turner, a restaurant veteran with more than 30 years of experience, had recently received a license from the county to begin operating as Beltway Bistro when the vehicle was taken.
Takoma Park Police Issue Warning About Medicaid Scam
The Takoma Park Police Department has issued a community advisory warning residents about a Medicaid scam. In this case, a caller cloned a phone number that showed the call purportedly coming from the police and pretended to be a Medicaid employee.
NDC Rescinds Cease and Desist Order Against TPSS Co-op
The Neighborhood Development Company has rescinded a cease and desist order directing the Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op to stop using the public lot at Takoma Junction for deliveries and terminating the co-op’s lease on the lot, according to a company statement.
Money Muscle BBQ Featured in Eater D.C.’s “Where to Find Outstanding Barbecue Around D.C.”
Downtown Silver Spring food truck Money Muscle BBQ has been featured in Eater D.C.’s article, “Where to Find Outstanding Barbecue Around D.C.”
The Angry Jerk Caribbean Restaurant Coming to Georgia Avenue
The Angry Jerk, advertising “authentic Caribbean cuisine,” will open at 8223 Georgia Ave., the former location of the Big Greek Café, which moved down the street several months ago.
Police Investigating Three More Catalytic Converter Thefts
Takoma Park police are investigating three more thefts of catalytic converter units from Toyota Prius vehicles, according to an emailed community advisory.
Stolen Silver Spring Food Truck Found in Charles County
Montgomery County police say they have recovered a food truck that was stolen earlier this week in Silver Spring.