“Fine-Casual” Mexican Restaurant Opens in Takoma Park
Cielo Rojo, a “fine-casual” restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine, has opened at 7056 Carroll Ave.
Blood Donors Can Get Free Pound of Coffee Today
Blood donors can get a free pound of Dunkin’ coffee today by donating a pint of blood at the Montgomery County Red Cross Chapter House, 2020 East-West Highway, according to a press release.
Resource Fair Set Tomorrow for Those Affected by Shutdown
Furloughed government workers, contractors and others affected by the government shutdown can learn about assistance available to them during a resource fair tomorrow (Jan. 26).
Woodside Park Resident is Latest Jeopardy! Champion
Jeopardy! crowned a new champion on last night’s show and he’s a Woodside Park resident.
Three Blair Students Named Finalists in National Competition
Three Montgomery Blair High School students are among the forty finalists named in a national science and math competition for high school seniors.
Upcoming Events, Jan. 25-Feb. 1
Friday, Jan. 25 Montgomery Parks Speakers Series, “Engaging Diverse Audiences in Parks and Outdoor Recreation,” 8787 Georgia Ave., noon-2 p.m., RSVP The Magnificent Ten, An Art Show in Multiple Media Reception, Back Wall Gallery at Things From Egypt and Beyond, 7002 Carroll Ave., 5-7 p.m. Night of 1,000 Fridas, Various Locations in Takoma Park, 5 p.m.-midnight DC Blues Society Blues … Read More
New Bakery Will Hold Grand Opening Celebrations
Nothing Bundt Cakes, a new bakery in the Seminary Place Shopping Center, will hold its grand opening celebrations beginning Jan. 23 and culminating in a family event on Saturday, Jan. 26.
A Tribute to Montgomery County’s First Urban Farmer, Mr. Charles Koiner
“Old farmers never die. They live on in the tenderly nurtured soil and in the future promise of their seed.”
Zoning Change Would Allow More Flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units
Property owners in the county would have greater flexibility to add accessory dwelling units under a proposal introduced last week by Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large). Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 19-01 – Accessory Residential Units – Accessory Apartments, is intended to remove current barriers preventing homeowners from building these units. An ADU is a separate dwelling unit that is on … Read More