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Chick-fil-A will reopen its Downtown Silver Spring location on May 21 after renovations. The site has been closed since late January, with previous remodeling plans delayed due to permitting issues.
Chef-owner Don Berto will close his Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine restaurant in Silver Spring this weekend, marking the end of its operation since 2018. A Haitian Flag Day celebration will take place on Sunday, May 18, from 3 to 9 p.m. while select items such as rum cakes and hot sauce remain available for purchase.
Momiji Sushi Izakaya & Japanese Ramen plans to open in the former Cubano’s Restaurant location in downtown Silver Spring. The 4,632-square-foot building, which closed last summer, is situated at 1201 Fidler Lane, but the opening date remains unknown.
Fish can now swim in Long Branch underpass stream for the first time in 50 years due to a Montgomery Parks project. The initiative, part of the Maryland Purple Line’s environmental efforts, installed a fish ladder and improved the stream's habitat for native species. This restoration aims to enhance water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Mandalay Restaurant & Café plans to open a quick-service location at Ivy City Food Works in Northeast D.C. Owner Joe Myint confirmed the new spot will offer the full menu for takeout and delivery, excluding certain specials. The opening date remains undisclosed, but the Silver Spring location will continue operations.
Crisp & Juicy will open its new Four Corners restaurant on May 15, providing the first 200 customers with a free quarter chicken entree. Founded in 1989, the popular Peruvian chicken chain operates multiple locations in Montgomery County, showcasing traditional rotisserie cooking techniques.
Silver Spring ranks as the third most generous city on GoFundMe, with over 58,000 residents donating nearly $6 million since 2010. Recent campaigns include funds raised for a high school student attending a prestigious summer program and support for families affected by tragic accidents. Maryland Delegate Lorig Charkoudian praised the community's generosity.
A joint venture has acquired the Fenwick Apartments in downtown Silver Spring for $95 million. The six-story building, completed in 2014 and 96.8 percent occupied, features premium amenities and is strategically located near major transit lines. This investment supports the firm's strategy of targeting high-quality, well-located assets.
The Maryland Department of Transportation awarded $1 million in grants to support small businesses impacted by the Purple Line construction. The four-year Purple Line Small Business Grant Program will distribute a total of $4 million along the corridor, with the next application cycle opening on June 2, 2025.
Montgomery Parks named downtown Silver Spring's newest park Bottleworks Lane Urban Park following a public vote where it received 71% of the votes. The one-acre park, which will feature amenities like a playground and fitness area, is set to open in spring 2026. The park's name pays homage to the former Coca-Cola Bottling Works plant that once occupied the site.