Montgomery County Police 3rd District Captain Jason Cokinos announced that there would be extra officers deployed around Veterans Plaza and Fenton Street on Friday and Saturday nights in addition to ongoing safety patrols in downtown parking garages your @mcpnews will begin having extra officers visible in and around Veteran’s Plaza / Ellsworth Drive & Fenton streets on Friday and Saturday nights to help ensure a safe and enjoyable area for residents and visitors This is in addition to extra safety patrols we already have around the various downtown parking garages.” In March, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that crime in the Downtown Silver Spring Business District had decreased by 7.6% over the past year with significant drops in carjackings (68%) MCPD attributes the decline to proactive policing strategies and the implementation of technology-driven initiatives Starting this weekend, your @mcpnews will begin having extra officers visible in and around Veteran’s Plaza / Ellsworth Drive & Fenton streets on Friday and Saturday nights to help ensure a safe and enjoyable area for residents and visitors This is in addition to extra safety… pic.twitter.com/rwYgCrtFKU — MCPD 3D Commander (@MCPD3DCommander) May 3, 2025 All Set Restaurant & Bar will host a send-off party on Wednesday evening for the rowing team Oar the Rainbow who will cross the Pacific Ocean this summer to support Athlete Ally and Doctors Without Borders plan on rowing partway across the Pacific Ocean in the “World’s Toughest Row.” spans the mid-Pacific Ocean from the start line in Monterey And if you can’t do it when you’re 20 for whatever reason well then do it when you’re 50,” Farber said last year The team – and the sport – is all about inclusivity and leveling the playing field Stulting will be the first openly transgender person to row across the Pacific Ocean “We’re just people who want to do something really hard and want to do it with some humor “I believe that these are people I could do that with.” which is raising awareness and money for Athlete Ally a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating homophobia and transphobia in sports The team also supports Doctors Without Borders a global nonprofit that provides independent and impartial medical humanitarian aid to all Those looking to support Oar the Rainbow and their charities can visit the Oar the Rainbow website allowing companies to brand the team’s boat or oars The Oar The Rainbow send-off celebration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at All Set Restaurant & Bar, located at 8630 Fenton St. in downtown Silver Spring. More information can be found online at oartherainbow.org Please email if you would like to be allow listed Olympic champion Thea LaFond will be among the six sports legends inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday The gold medal-winning triple jumper will join the Hall’s 29 previous honorees in an induction ceremony at the Silver Spring Civic Building The ceremony will be open to the public and free to attend a Silver Spring resident and former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher won the Olympic gold in the women’s triple jump last summer clinching the medal with her second jump of 15.02 meters She moved with her family to Silver Spring at the age of seven and went on to the University of Maryland in College Park where she broke the school’s record in the triple jump at the 2013 NCAA Championships with a distance of 43-05.75 she went to work as a teacher in the MCPS system which taught kids how to open checking accounts and later leaving her teaching role to focus entirely on her triple jump career The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame will induct six new members at the Sunday ceremony The new members include professional soccer player Oguchi Onyewu four-time All-American lacrosse player Paul Rabil Olympic ice hockey gold medalist Haley Skarupa high school football coach Al Thomas (posthumous) Additionally, the ceremony will also include the posthumous presentation of the first Lifetime Achievement Award to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics in 1962 on the grounds of her Rockville home More than 500 Montgomery County athletes participate annually in Special Olympics Maryland which serves over 25,000 athletes and Unified teammates across the state According to a press release Mark Shriver will accept the award on behalf of the Shriver family was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities,” Shriver said she first invited young people with intellectual disabilities to a summer day camp in her backyard right here in Maryland Known as ‘Camp Shriver,’ that initiative became Special Olympics—the world’s largest sports movement for people with intellectual disabilities I am honored to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame at the birthplace of her vision.” Sunday’s ceremony marks the sixth class of inductees for the Hall of Fame which found a permanent home at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center in downtown Silver Spring in 2024 Last year, Montgomery County installed a sculpture at the Recreation and Aquatic Center to honor Olympic gymnast and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes who was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2023 The current chair of the Sports Hall of Fame board of directors is Bob Milloy who was inducted as a member in 2019 after 47 years of coaching during which time he became the winningest football coach in Maryland high school history Previous Hall inductees include Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson former NFL stars Richie Anderson and Shawn Springs The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is free to attend and will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, located at 1 Veterans Place in downtown Silver Spring. More information is available online at mcshf.org Modern Latin restaurant Lime & Cilantro in Montgomery Hills was featured in this week’s episode of the WETA television series ‘Signature Dish,’ which showcased its Braised Short Rib Mole alongside other local dining spots All Set Restaurant & Bar will host a send-off party on Wednesday evening for the rowing team Oar the Rainbow who will cross the Pacific Ocean this summer in the “World’s Toughest Row” to support Athlete Ally and Doctors Without Borders The Forum for Youth Investment has sold the historic Cady-Lee Mansion in Takoma for $1.95 million to a local investor planning to transform it into a child development center Olympic triple jump champion and Silver Spring resident Thea LaFond will be among the six sports legends inducted into the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday Governor Moore emphasizes Maryland’s stability and aims to foster private sector growth to navigate the challenges the Trump administration poses while positioning the state as a leader independent of Washington’s chaos The ESSCA Fest hyperlocal music and arts festival is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in East Silver Spring introduced legislation on Thursday mandating the Trump administration to report on compliance with court orders for the wrongful deportation of U.S citizens to El Salvador and to assess the country’s human rights record Silver Spring Make-A-Wish teen Aurora Dennison had her wish granted when she met the man behind her favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe character during her 18th birthday celebration Downtown Silver Spring-based media conglomerate Urban One has reported a cyberattack that compromised personal data as the company faces layoffs amid an anticipated sharp decline in advertising revenue Achilles Bardos developed BIMAS-2 to improve student mental health screenings in schools despite the growing youth mental health crisis screenings remain rare due to resource issues and limited implementation Well-Paid Maids prioritizes the health and well-being of its cleaning professionals by offering comprehensive health benefits which enhances the quality of service provided to customers Four local restaurants are among the nine finalists in Montgomery County for RAMMY Awards presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Montgomery County police are asking for the public’s help in locating Angie Reyes-Rios a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday morning According to the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division Reyes-Rios was last seen on Friday at approximately 6 a.m in the 1400 block of Hampshire West Court in Silver Spring she was wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans The department shared the missing person alert on its social media platforms urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward Anyone with relevant details is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency line at (301) 279-8000 © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd The East Silver Spring Civic Association’s annual hyperlocal music and arts festival is scheduled for Saturday afternoon Grove Street in East Silver Spring will be closed between Thayer Avenue and Easley Street from 1:00 p.m More information is available online at eastsilverspring.org MD - A phone with the Wayfair site open in Silver Spring 2025Parade aims to feature only the best products and services the beautiful blue and beige pattern is now marked down to only $34 for a savings of 81% off the original price including blue and cream and two stylish beige and tan blends That's a steal for a piece that can transform your space inside or outside this rectangular rug fits beautifully anywhere from a living room or a bedroom to kitchens polypropylene construction is durable and shed-resistant so you never have to worry about it losing its structure even in a high-traffic area One shopper noted that the "quality of the fabric and workmanship is excellent."  It's also incredibly easy to maintain or spot clean areas that may need a little extra attention with a mild soap so paw prints or a little liquid shouldn’t give you any trouble The modern geometric pattern adds just the right amount of visual interest without overpowering the space “The design is absolutely stunning and adds a touch of elegance to my living room The quality is exceptional; it's thick and feels luxurious underfoot." 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If you've been craving a simple yet impactful home refresh, this limited-time deal on the Red Barrel Studio Tuareg Geometric Area Rug is well worth it it's a standout deal — but don't wait because this deal comes to an end in just two days Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing A fresh kosher dining option is heading to downtown Silver Spring The café is slated to open this spring and will take over the former location of David’s Cafe at 1300 Spring Street Cafe K is focused on offering a simple but elevated kosher experience emphasizing high-quality ingredients and strong community ties The café will specialize in bagels and coffee serving both breakfast and lunch fare with a clean One of the most exciting parts of the new spot is its collaboration with local roaster Nagadi Coffee bringing small-batch roasted beans to the kosher scene This local partnership sets Cafe K apart as a space that celebrates Maryland’s craft coffee culture while adhering to kosher standards the menu is expected to offer other casual kosher items—though full details have not yet been released ideal for both commuters looking for a quick coffee and locals who want a relaxed bite to eat Signage for Cafe K has already gone up on the storefront and its social channels have begun teasing the concept and preparing for an official launch While a specific opening date hasn’t been announced This new kosher destination will be a welcome addition to the area which currently has limited kosher offerings With a growing Jewish community in and around Silver Spring Cafe K is expected to serve as both a go-to breakfast spot and a community hub Cafe K will be located at 1300 Spring Street in Silver Spring Kosher certification under the local Vaad: Capitol K Hours of operation are still to be confirmed Dani Klein founded YeahThatsKosher in 2008 as a global kosher restaurant & travel resource for the Jewish community He is passionate about traveling the world and spending time with his friends & family You must be logged in to post a comment We use ads & sponsored posts to support the creation of new content © YeahThatsKosher 2024 – Reproduction without explicit permission is strictly prohibited. | Privacy Policy • Download our kosher restaurant directory app Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A young Virginia mother was shot and left at a Maryland hospital her family is remembering her as a “beautiful soul” and rallying to support the little boy she left behind was a devoted mom to a 3-year-old boy when she was shot and killed in what police are calling a domestic-related murder Montgomery County Police responded to a Silver Spring hospital where Burton had been dropped off by a man who fled the scene Investigators determined the shooting happened in Prince George’s County Days later, her boyfriend — 32-year-old Rogerio Palma of College Park — was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder He is currently being held by the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections as the investigation into Burton's killing continues Burton’s death has left her family and community heartbroken and full of life,” her cousin Jovita Huynh wrote in a public tribute she was an incredible mother to her sweet son A GoFundMe launched by her family has already raised more than $20,000 of its $50,000 goal to help cover funeral costs and provide for her son’s future “She touched anyone who had the privilege of knowing her with her warmth, kindness, and gentle soul,” the campaign states and now we ask for support to honor her and her son as he navigates life without his 'mama.'"  described Burton as “a bright light in all our lives — compassionate Her sudden passing has left a void in our hearts.” Friends and loved ones have also shared emotional messages through the fundraiser “Though I never had the chance to know her personally,” one supporter wrote and kindness through her son… Her spirit lives on.” Anyone interested in donating to the Burton family can do so here and any help you can offer—whether financial or through sharing this campaign—means the world to our family," organizers wrote Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks will be opening its newest park in downtown Silver Spring in the spring of 2026 and is inviting the public to help choose its name. Currently referred to as the South Silver Spring Urban Park the one-acre park at 1110 East-West Highway (the former National Tire and Battery site) is under construction The three options for the park’s name include:   Watch a video about the park naming contest Online via the South Silver Spring Urban Park naming survey  By phone:  301-495-2595 (Please reference South Silver Spring Urban Park renaming contest)  By mail:      2425 Reedie Drive MD 20902          Attn: Public Affairs   The survey will be open March 17 – May 7 The new name will be announced the following week via a press release and on the parks’ social media platforms 2425 Reedie Drive, 12th Floor Wheaton, MD 20902Call Montgomery Parks Customer Service: (301) 495-2595 Disney is celebrating its first-ever Disney Week of Wishes to mark the 45th anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation who has been living with Crohn’s disease and arthritis had her wish come true last year when she met the man behind her favorite Marvel character while visiting the set of the Marvel Studios film Thunderbolts* Aurora spent the day with the Thunderbolts* cast who plays Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero franchise But the moment that stayed with everyone came when Aurora who had a replica of Bucky’s dog tags made he offered to swap them with the official prop tags he would wear in the scene a gesture that she would never forget and would always be memorialized in the film “I think it’s incredibly humbling for us to feel that we have any impact for anybody but especially someone that is from the Make-A-Wish program,” Stan said “And I think anytime that we have an opportunity to interact face to face and just see the amount of joy and gratitude that some of these kids have it fills you up and you go back out there and you want to do your job 10-time fold.” “It’s inspiring in that way,” Stan added “But I think it’s also a testament to these characters and these stories and that there really is something to these films That they do communicate something to people and that they offer more than just escapism which is something that I think we all need.” Disney is granting more than 170 signature wishes this week as part of the first-ever Disney Week of Wishes to create happiness for kids and families around the world The week kicked off on ABC News’ Good Morning America a six-year-old from Washington State named Justice traveled to Disneyland where her dream of being a princess came true the company is spotlighting several different wishes taking place across its operations as the world’s largest wish-granter for Make-A-Wish which has granted more than 165,000 life-changing wishes — approximately one every hour every day — since the first one at Disneyland in 1981 “We’re enormously proud of Disney’s relationship with Make-A-Wish which dates back nearly 45 years to the first official wish at Disneyland,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger “It’s a privilege to use the power of Disney’s stories and characters to lift children’s spirits when they need it most and we’re honored to work with Make-A-Wish to grant a Disney wish every hour of every day.” other wishes featured this week include meeting Luke Bryan of ABC’s American Idol; announcing an NFL draft pick that was broadcast on ESPN; having the ultimate Disney Princess experience at Once Upon A Wish Party a storybook event at Walt Disney World for about 50 Make-A-Wish kids and their families; visiting Disneyland Resort which is hosting nine wish kids and their families for a princess celebration; sailing on the Disney Cruise Line which granted the wish of three kids who set sail aboard the fittingly named Disney Wish; and a Disney Store shopping spree and princess makeovers for two sisters global Disney teams are also bringing happiness to wish kids around the world which hosted 78 Make-A-Wish families for a special wish weekend; Disney’s Latin America office which created the first-ever Princess wish event in Argentina for six wish kids and their families; and Disney teams across Asia are working with Make-A-Wish to grant wishes inviting wish alums to franchise-themed experiences and hosting activations at Shanghai Disney Store and Parks sites across the region “Disney has supported Make-A-Wish from the very beginning we are making a greater impact together than ever before in honor of World Wish Day on April 29,” said Leslie Motter “Disney Week of Wishes is a testament to the company’s steadfast commitment to delivering hope and joy when it’s needed most to wish kids and their families around the world.” More information on Disney and Make-A-Wish is available online at wish.org/Disney Photos Courtesy of The Walt Disney Company The NFL Draft may be heading to the nation's capital It's been a good week for the Washington Commanders, who announced plans for a new stadium in DC and are now reportedly set to host the 2027 NFL Draft which recently welcomed more than 600,000 fans for the three-day event last month Trump is scheduled to "deliver a sports announcement" at 1 p.m Check Daily Voice for updates once the announcement is made official Roaming Rooster will host the grand opening of its new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring on Thursday, offering free fried chicken sandwiches to the first 100 customers. The local chain’s ownership team, along with elected officials, community leaders, and special guests, will host the grand opening celebration featuring a live DJ and a variety of interactive activities throughout the day, including giveaways of gift cards, free samples, and Roaming Rooster merchandise. The grand opening celebration will begin at noon on Thursday, April 24, according to Roaming Rooster marketing director Jerusalem Tilahun. A post shared by Roaming Rooster (@roamingrooster1) D.C.-based RAMMY Award finalist Roaming Rooster began as a food truck in 2015 and quickly established itself as a local chain popular for its menu of fried chicken sandwiches which has been operating in soft opening mode for over two weeks is the local chain’s third in Montgomery County following Pike & Rose in North Bethesda and the Firstfield Shopping Center in Gaithersburg Roaming Rooster at 8537 Georgia Ave. is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and online at roamingroosterdc.com D.C.-based Roaming Rooster is currently holding a soft opening of its new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring We reported last year that construction had started at the former Flip’d by IHOP location which closed in 2023 when IHOP ended its quick-serve concept RAMMY Award finalist Roaming Rooster began as a food truck in 2015 and quickly became a local chain popular for its variety of fried chicken sandwiches A representative for the local chain told the Source last year that permitting delays stalled buildout at the Downtown Silver Spring location for several months but had restarted over the summer Construction crews installed the restaurant’s exterior signage in December According to Reddit but with shorter hours during the soft opening period Four local restaurants are among the nine finalists in Montgomery County for RAMMY Awards presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington the RAMMYS shine a light on the incredible talent and creativity that define our region’s vibrant hospitality industry,” said RAMW President and CEO Shawn Townsend “This year’s finalists represent the heart of our community — from innovative entrepreneurs to the teams that deliver outstanding experiences We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and the vital role they play in making the Washington We look forward to honoring them on August 3 at The RAMMYS Awards & Gala.” According to Bethesda Magazine While a panel of RAMMY judges decides most award categories including Best Brunch of the Year and Hottest Sandwich Spot Two local restaurants were nominated in the public categories: Voting for these categories will be open to the public for the entire month of May, and the public will choose the winners through media partner NBC Washington/Telemundo Hollinger’s Waterman’s Chophouse The Moorenko’s Ice Cream café in downtown Silver Spring is temporarily closed “due to medical reasons,” according to signage posted at the establishment Moorenko’s first debuted in 2002 after owner Susan Soorenko learned to make ice cream in New York and gelato from a master maker in Italy. According to HillRag the brand sources its dairy products from grass-fed cows raised on small A Reddit post reveals that the shop at 8030 Georgia Ave has been closed for several weeks and may not reopen because Soorenko requires surgery Moorenko’s products are certified rBST—and antibiotic-free the café’s ice cream is classified as “ultra-premium,” boasting more than 16 percent milk fat—specifically 17 percent—making it richer and naturally sweeter than other ice creams Called “cheaper than therapy,” Washingtonian Magazine editors recognized Moorenko’s Cookie Overload ice cream in 2021 as one of their ten local favorites All Set Restaurant & Bar is celebrating its 10th anniversary in downtown Silver Spring this weekend with $10 and under food and cocktail specials the anniversary specials menu available from Friday through Monday features dishes like the Oyster Rockefeller ($9.75) and Shrimp Seafood Pizza Slice ($8) topped with caramelized leeks Cocktail specials include the Elizabeth in Sicily (made with gin and cucumber for $10) and Elizabeth in New Orleans (made with rye Both cocktails are named after restaurant co-owner Jen Meltzer’s sister Fans can participate in a social media contest by posting their favorite All Set pictures from the past decade and tagging @AllSetDTSS on Instagram to enter for a chance to win a prize All Set Restaurant & Bar is located at 8630 Fenton St. in downtown Silver Spring and can be found online at allsetrestaurant.com Photo Courtesy of All Set Restaurant & Bar According to mall spokesperson Jenn Buonanotte, the Commas food hall is slated to open in early May at Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring Buonanotte told the Source this week that some eateries may open before May and a grand opening celebration is planned for this summer The opening of Commas has been delayed from late 2023 due to construction and renovation issues in the space formerly occupied by F21 Red, which led to the cancellation of its previously planned grand opening last fall Some positions are still open ahead of the food hall’s planned spring opening “The merchants at Commas Food Hall located on Level 3 in Ellsworth Place are expected to start opening by early May we are planning a celebration in early Summer to honor the opening of Silver Spring’s latest food destination More details will be available over the next 30-45 days.” Commas will be the second food hall in downtown Silver Spring; Solaire Social opened last May on the ground floor of the Solaire 8200 Dixon apartment building “We’ve been working hard to create an international dining experience like no other,” GBT Realty managing director of operations Trey Culpepper said last year “Silver Spring is consistently named one of the nation’s most ethnically diverse cities and Commas is a celebration of this diversity you can travel from continent to continent with every bite.” Brentwood, Tenn.-based GBT Realty acquired Ellsworth Place from previous owner Petri Richardson Ventures in 2018 and announced plans to build a nearly 20-story, 450-unit residential tower above the mall in 2023 According to Bethesda Magazine eight eateries are currently signed on to open at the food hall which serves classic American dishes with a West African twist an eatery offering Nepalese dumplings called “Momos.” The food hall’s other eateries will be The Champs Kitchen a Caribbean street food spot; C³ Bar; J&J Mex-Taqueria a loaded potato eatery; and Tokoa Cheesesteaks J&J Mex-Taqueria’s stall at Commas will be its second in downtown Silver Spring; the D.C.-based eatery opened at Solaire Social last December Rendering Courtesy of Commas / Ellsworth Place Dacha Beer Garden appears set to take over the former Denizens Brewing Co taproom and brewery in downtown Silver Spring According to Maryland business filings, Dacha co-owner Ilya Alter filed a trade name application for the location at 1115 East-West Highway in late January, which is no longer available for lease The Montgomery County Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing on April 10 at 10 a.m regarding Dacha’s application for a beer An opening timeline has not been announced Denizens closed its downtown Silver Spring taproom in 2023 due to a dispute over renewing the brewery’s lease the decision to close the Silver Spring taproom was primarily driven by the expiration of the original ten-year lease The landlord wanted to renew the lease for another ten years but Denizens sought a shorter renewal term Co-founder Julie Verratti stated that given the uncertainty of the last few years, the brewery was not interested in signing another ten-year lease. Following the pandemic, Denizens stopped brewing at its Silver Spring location, relocated its brewing equipment to Riverdale Park and sold surplus equipment to other regional breweries Dacha Beer Garden co-owners Ilya Alter and Dimitri Chekaldin opened their first location in Washington, D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood in 2013. They later expanded to Navy Yard in 2019 and were honored as one of the best beer gardens in the U.S in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice 2022 Awards Alter and Chekaldin announced plans to expand the Dacha Beer Garden franchise along the East Coast in 2023 (Thanks to reader Marcus for the photo and tip!) Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings – Westfield announced that this Michelin-recommended New York-based restaurant will open in the former Urban Plates space next to Shake Shack on the dining terrace Known for its Shanghainese dim sum and Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine the menu includes a wide variety of soup dumplings (including pork sampler sets like Lucky Six and Three Treasures Shiki Fusion – Blending Japanese precision with Thai passion It will be located above Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings Below Zero – Below Zero Swiss Science Skin Restoration specializes in cold therapy-based skincare designed to enhance beauty and promote sustainable self-care practices Garage – Montreal-based fashion brand Garage will open in the former Aeropostale space Garage offers trendy casual wear including denim Its closest location is currently at Tysons Corner Center Subway – Subway will be returning to the mall soon The global sandwich chain has nearly 37,000 locations worldwide UNIQLO will move into the space formerly occupied by Express the Japanese retailer already operates stores at Pike & Rose and Downtown Silver Spring Fuddruckers began its return to the area last week by opening a two-level restaurant formerly occupied by Tom’s Watch Bar at 781 7th Street The Houston-based burger chain announced its plans last year to reopen its locations in D.C. and at 819 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring entrepreneur and Howard University graduate Nicholas Perkins acquired the Fuddruckers chain in 2021 from parent company Luby’s through his Black Titan Holdings group for $18.5 million making him the largest owner of Fuddruckers franchises Luby’s initiated the sale after shareholders approved the parent company’s dissolution and liquidation Perkins told the Washington Business Journal last year that he plans to expand Fuddruckers’ locations in the D.C Each franchise requires a $400,000 capital investment and a $45,000 franchise fee “We’re excited to be purchasing Fuddruckers and look forward to working with Fuddruckers’ many dedicated highly capable franchisees to further build this brand,” Perkins said in 2021 I have a vested interest in ensuring that all Fuddruckers franchisees have the resources infrastructure and operational and marketing support they need to maximize their return on investment.” Before the reopening in D.C., the nearest open Fuddruckers location was in Ashburn, Virginia. Previous locations in Montgomery County included Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Downtown Silver Spring A 24-year-old Virginia woman was fatally shot and dropped off at a Maryland hospital — and now her boyfriend is behind bars for her murder is facing multiple murder charges in connection with the domestic-related killing of Centreville resident Brianna Burton according to the Prince George's County Police Department Officers in Montgomery County were called to a Silver Spring hospital around 7:20 a.m for a gunshot victim who had been dropped off by a man who quickly left the scene The woman — later identified as Burton — was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after her arrival They were able to establish that Burton had been shot in Prince George's County and her boyfriend was identified as a suspect Palma was arrested this week and charged with first- and second-degree murder He is being held in the custody of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections The investigation into Burton's killing is ongoing saw a jump in violent crime in 2022 and 2023 sparking concerns from businesses and residents alike But in the past year, Montgomery County police said, overall crime in that area dropped by 7.6% “Our violent crime is really headed in the right direction,” said Montgomery County Police 3rd District Cmdr He noted that in the first quarter of 2025 robbery was down 30% compared to the same time last year Cokinos also said there were no “contact shootings” — shootings that injure or kill someone — and no homicides in downtown Silver Spring which compared statistics from 2023 to the same time in 2024 showed a 68% drop in the number of carjackings The same data showed robbery and homicide numbers dropped by 24% and 25% which deploys the devices to gather information ahead of police arriving to a crime scene adds more than just crime-fighting abilities “We can de-escalate situations and we’re also improving officer safety by providing them with more information before they get to a scene,” Stewart said Cokinos said that while there are positive signs in the crime trends in downtown Silver Spring we have unreasonably high numbers of juveniles that are involved in those crimes,” Cokinos said But Cokinos said juvenile crime is a “complex problem.” He told reporters during the briefing with Stewart that there are some juveniles who should be detained “We can’t just take every kid and think that’s going to solve the problem by putting them in jail,” he added Asked about D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent announcement of the formation of a juvenile crime investigative unit is going to take measures to improve the juvenile crime situation we think that will positively impact us as well,” but he added “we also have things to do locally with our own kids.” Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area As a member of the award-winning WTOP News Kate is focused on state and local government Her focus has always been on how decisions made in a council chamber or state house affect your house MerMagic Con, billed as the largest mermaid convention in the world, will return to downtown Silver Spring this weekend at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center The annual event seeks to foster an inclusive environment for mermaid enthusiasts uniting individuals from different sectors of the mermaid community and providing a range of activities and programs tailored to various ages and skill levels This year’s convention will feature internationally recognized underwater filmmaker Brett Stanley and world-renowned mermaid performers, including the Circus Siren Pod from the Netflix documentary miniseries MerPeople MerMagic Con will be held Friday, February 28, through Sunday, March 2, at the Silver Spring Recreation Aquatic Center at 1319 Apple Ave. in downtown Silver Spring. More information and tickets are available online at mermagic-con.com COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences will open a new store location in Silver Spring on March 27 The store will be at the White Oak Town Center The shopping center also features storefronts for Starbucks Jersey Mike’s Subs and Dave’s Hot Chicken Anyone can shop at Amazon Fresh stores, according to Amazon’s website Amazon Prime members will receive a 50% off discount on grocery favorites that rotate weekly as well as 5% back when using a Prime Visa with an eligible Amazon Prime membership Customers will also be able to return Amazon packages at the storefront’s customer service desk through Amazon’s return process The Silver Spring store will be the fourth Amazon Fresh to open in Montgomery County with two locations in Chevy Chase and one in Gaithersburg Photo courtesy of the Amazon Fresh website Journalist at the University of Maryland - Philip Merrill College of Journalism Maryland’s popular All Set reboots service with award-winning banana pudding A telegenic 2023 James Beard Award semifinalist for outstanding pastry chef is joining the team at All Set Restaurant & Bar in Silver Spring, Maryland, to consult on a revamped pasty menu. Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman’s sweet additions are part of an overall facelift at All Set to celebrate its upcoming tenth anniversary on April 15 Queeman has appeared on several local and national shows, including NBC’s Today show, the Cooking Channel’s Bake It ‘Til You Make It and Cooking with Como on FOX5. In 2018, Queeman’s sweet potato spice cake helped him win Bake It Like Buddy on the Discovery Family Channel. He also helms Mr. Bake Sweets in Riverdale Queeman hailing from New York’s Sugar Hill in Harlem rolls out desserts for the restaurant that tie into its New England-influenced cuisine — and that he and All Set chef Ed Reavis brought to life One already on the menu is Boston cream pie a vanilla sponge cake with vanilla pastry cream and chocolate ganache They also unveiled the whoopie pie on Pi Day before it goes on the menu next month: The dessert is made of two cake-like cookies with a creamy filling in the middle “It fits right into line to the baking style that I do already so it wasn’t hard for me to insert myself into the thread of the restaurant and what Ed and Jen and the rest of the team have already cultivated over the years,” says Queeman All Set’s co-owners Reavis and Jen Meltzer have turned their attention to upgrading the rest of their menu Reavis makes the seafood pizza with a 24-hour pre-fermented biga yeast starter to give the dough Reavis keeps the whole Mediterranean branzino entree simple and fresh He prepares the meaty fish with citrus gremolata and garlic to bring out the natural flavors of the fish While crab cakes have always been on the menu Reavis upgrades them by making them bigger and adding jumbo lump crab meat on top moves that helped quadruple the item’s sales The duo also added a generous happy hour that runs Mondays through Saturdays until closing time to compete with area restaurants that run similar happy hours what are you going to do about that?’ I just finally gave in,” Reavis says Reavis and Meltzer met 15 years ago at the Capital Grille restaurant in Chevy Chase, Maryland, where he was a broiler cook, and she was a server. They met Queeman in 2022 when the three of them ran businesses at Le Fantome Food Hall in Riverdale. Queeman operated Mr. Bake Sweets there while Reavis and Meltzer ran Money Muscle BBQ, which operates outside of Fryer’s Roadside and also as a food truck They’re about a month away from finishing renovations at the nautical-themed 120-seat restaurant that will add 10 additional seats to the booth area a semiprivate area and an upgraded gray and blue color scheme They’ll close the restaurant on April 7 to add the booths Reavis and Meltzer are planning to open a brick-and-mortar Money Muscle BBQ location next to All Set. Queeman and the owners are also in talks to add Queeman’s banana pudding to the Money Muscle BBQ menu once food truck season begins in the spring, and possibly serving it at Fryer’s Roadside Then there’s their 10-year-anniversary celebration on April 11 from 5 p.m with $10 food and drink specials the entire weekend: They recently signed their lease for another 10 years “I kind of sense like a renaissance happening with us as far as we’re evolving to make sure we survive and not only survive “I’m excited about the future and I’m pouring everything I’ve got into it right now.” Walgreens will shut down its downtown Silver Spring pharmacy on March 20 as part of a plan to close 1,200 stores by 2027 The store originally opened as a Rite Aid on the ground floor of the Zalco building at 8701 Georgia Ave in 2016 but was rebranded after selling 1,932 of its locations to Walgreens for $4.38 billion in 2018 The company’s White Oak location closed last year The Walgreens website states, “This location will permanently close on March 20, 2025. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have prescriptions at this location, learn about filling your Rx at another Walgreens.” The 1,200 store closures were announced last year as the drugstore chain struggles to compete with online rivals and declining prescription drug reimbursements Photo: © Sundry Photography – stock.adobe.com (thanks to reader Bruce L The construction of South Silver Spring Urban Park is set to move forward Located at 1110 East-West Highway in downtown Silver Spring Bethesda Magazine reported this week that construction will begin in late March or early April The site is the former home of a National Tire and Battery auto center, which the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission purchased in 2021 after the Montgomery County Council approved the acquisition for $7.5 million Montgomery Parks would like to acquire the neighboring property currently occupied by the Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal church to potentially double the size of the new urban park although the current owners are unwilling to sell The park’s concept is based on recommendations from the Silver Spring and Adjacent Communities Plan and public feedback collected during an open house and an online survey conducted in 2022 Initial construction began in the fall of 2023 during which Montgomery Parks demolished the vacant National Tire and Battery building and remediated contaminated soil from the site’s previous use the upcoming park is expected to feature native trees and pollinator-friendly plants to enhance the urban ecosystem,” Montgomery Parks planner Ching-Fang Chen told Bethesda Magazine this week Miami-based private equity firm Galium Capital has purchased the Central Apartments building in downtown Silver Spring According to the Washington Business Journal Eastdil Secured brokered the $71.35 million deal with developer Grosvenor Group portfolio comprises more than 2,000 multifamily units and more than 450,000 square feet of office space “We are strong believers in the D.C.-metro market fundamentals and the recent variability that has deterred institutional investors has opened the window to acquire high quality assets at compelling pricing,” Galium Capital managing partner Jacques Bessoudo said in a statement announcing the acquisition Central is leased and managed by Greenbelt-based Bozzuto