Pet of the Week: “His life goal is to be allowed off leash to actually chase a squirrel (keep dreaming, son).”

Source of the Spring Staff | Jan 17, 2021Dec 6, 2020 at 10:00 am | Silver Spring

“Max is a 3-year-old rescue who joined our family in September. We suspect he is a Jindo, or perhaps a Shiba Inu/Shepherd mix. He loves going on long walks on Sligo Creek Trail, getting treats from curbside pickup at Loyalty Bookstore and Fenwick Beer & Wine, and is always down to make new friends. His life goal is to be allowed off-leash to actually chase a squirrel (keep dreaming, son).”

County Police Make DUI, Handgun Arrests in Takoma Park Area

Mike Diegel | Nov 26, 2023Dec 6, 2020 at 6:55 am | Takoma Park

A county police officer with the Holiday Task Force stopped three men on Nov. 29 after a traffic violation in the Takoma Park area who were then charged with offenses including driving under the influence and handgun possession. The officer observed the incident in the area of University Boulevard East and Merrimac Drive.

Underground Pizza Company Bringing Detroit-Style Pizza to Olazzo Pop-Up

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 5, 2020Dec 5, 2020 at 10:55 am | Silver Spring

Baltimore-based Underground Pizza Company is bringing its Detroit-style pies to Olazzo Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring.

Detectives Seek Help Identifying Suspects in Ellsworth Place Robbery

Mike Diegel | Feb 21, 2024Dec 5, 2020 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring

Detectives with the county police department’s 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating the robbery of two people in Ellsworth Place and are asking for help to identify the suspects. The incident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 1 and the victims were a male and a female. Both suspects are male and the department has released surveillance video of the two in hopes someone can assist with identification.

Great Shoals Winery Will Close, Be Replaced by Bubble Tea Shop

Mike Diegel | Apr 13, 2024Dec 4, 2020 at 10:04 am | Takoma Park

Great Shoals Winery Tasting Room, which opened in Takoma Park in 2018, will close at the end of the year and the space taken over by a shop featuring bubble tea, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. Leandra Nichola, a longtime Takoma Park resident, will open Main Street Pearl at 7050 Carroll Ave. serving bubble tea and other “bubble” drinks including beer, wine, cider, kombucha and scratch soda.

Starbucks Offering Free Coffee to Front-Line Workers Throughout December

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 9, 2024Dec 4, 2020 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring

Starbucks is offering free coffee to front-line workers throughout December from its stores throughout the country, including locations in Silver Spring and Takoma Park.

Spice Street Plans to Open Next Week for Carryout, Delivery

Mike Diegel | Dec 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Silver Spring

Spice Street, a restaurant from the owner/operator of Café of India in the District of Columbia, will open for carryout and delivery next week, according to a post on the outlet’s Facebook page. The management is targeting a mid-week opening and will confirm the date on Monday.

Detectives Seek Help to Identify Bank Robbery Suspect

Mike Diegel | Nov 26, 2023Dec 3, 2020 at 10:30 am | Silver Spring

Detectives from the county police’s Major Crimes Division have released surveillance video of a suspect in a recent bank robbery and are seeking help to identify him. The robbery occurred at about 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the TD Bank branch located at 8661 Colesville Rd. in Silver Spring.

Detectives Investigating Attempted Robbery of Food Truck in Silver Spring

Mike Diegel | Nov 26, 2023Dec 3, 2020 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring

County detectives with the Major Crimes Division are still investigating an attempted armed robbery of a food truck in downtown Silver Spring that took place in October. The police have now released surveillance video of the suspect in the incident, which took place at about 5:40 p.m. on Oct. 12.