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Dunkin’ opened its second location in downtown Silver Spring at 8455 Fenton Street, operated by Luis Group Management. The new store features the Dunkin’ On Tap system for cold beverages, despite nearby construction on the Maryland Purple Line affecting access to the area.
Montgomery County will celebrate its fifth annual Pride in the Plaza on June 29 at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring. The event, which is free and family-friendly, will feature activities such as a drag story hour, face painting, and health screenings, aiming to create safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. Prominent local officials will also attend to show support for the event.
D28 Podcast Studio opened in February at The Atrium office building in downtown Silver Spring, offering high-quality podcast production services. The facility features three studios equipped for live streaming, accommodating up to four guests with multiple cameras and microphones. This new addition enhances the local media landscape alongside The Kitchen DMV.
Silver Spring attorney Scott Goldberg announced his candidacy for an At-Large seat on the Montgomery County Council. He emphasizes the need for affordable living to ensure inclusivity, citing the importance of teachers being able to reside in the community. Goldberg aims to enhance resources for education, expand housing options, and foster economic growth if elected.
Metro extended weekend hours and increased rush hour service on the Red Line, effective Sunday. The Metrorail system will now open at 6 a.m. on weekends and close at 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, accommodating growing ridership without a fare increase.
Montgomery County proposes a Tax Increment Financing plan for the long-stalled Viva White Oak development, which aims to revitalize 280 acres near the U.S. FDA campus. The project is expected to create over 17,000 construction jobs and generate $62 million annually in county revenue. The proposal now awaits approval from the Montgomery County Council.
Councilmember Evan Glass has qualified for public financing in the Montgomery County Executive race, just two months after launching his campaign. This milestone reflects his commitment to transparency and accessibility in local governance.
Executive Director Manny Hidalgo will leave Shepherd’s Table at the end of July after six years of service. Under his leadership, the nonprofit doubled its budget and staff, launched several programs, and responded to a significant increase in meal demand amid rising homelessness in Montgomery County.
Cafe K, a kosher restaurant, plans to open in downtown Silver Spring in early June at the site of the former David’s Cafe. Owner Dan Kugler aims to provide high-quality kosher dishes and will offer a dairy menu that includes bagels, paninis, and salads, with dinner options expected four to six weeks after opening.
Two new eateries, Vegan Junk Food DMV and Passport Eatz, have opened at Solaire Social in downtown Silver Spring, marking a shift in the food hall's offerings. Vegan Junk Food DMV replaces Soko Butcher, while Passport Eatz, operated by four brothers from Jamaica, soft opens in the former Thai Kitchen space. This change follows the recent closure of several original vendors as Solaire Social celebrates its first anniversary.