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Local restaurants and DJ Reece will participate in the SchmoozaPalooza networking event on April 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Maryland. The event, starting at 7 AM local time, aims to connect food enthusiasts and business professionals in the community.
Several new businesses have opened or are under construction in downtown Silver Spring, enhancing local offerings. Notable additions include Adulis Coffee & Roastery, Celtic Cup Coffee, and Awdamet Market, which will serve Ethiopian cuisine. The developments aim to revitalize the area and attract more visitors.
Velatis Caramels has closed its Silver Spring store after 16 years and plans to reopen in Bethesda. Owner Amy Servais has not announced a specific opening date for the new location at 4928 Hampden Lane, previously occupied by Underwraps.
Celtic Cup Coffee will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday in downtown Silver Spring, featuring live Irish music and coffee roasting demonstrations. The event coincides with the Spring Makers Market, which showcases handmade items from local artisans.
The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center offers a “Films for Feds” program, providing discounted movie tickets for $8 to current and former federal employees until Labor Day. Employees can purchase tickets at the box office with proper identification, limited to one ticket per screening.
Roaming Rooster will open its new restaurant in Downtown Silver Spring on Thursday, offering free fried chicken sandwiches to the first 100 customers. The celebration includes a live DJ and various giveaways, starting at noon on April 24. This marks the chain's third location in Montgomery County, following its successful expansion in the region.
Montgomery County Department of Transportation offers free rides on Ride On buses for Earth Day on Tuesday. The initiative encourages public transit use to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion, aligning with this year's Earth Day theme of renewable energy.
The inaugural Wheaton & Kensington Restaurant Week will run from April 22 to April 27, 2025, featuring over twenty local restaurants. Diners can enjoy a 10% discount by mentioning “Restaurant Week” or showing an official post, while also participating in a social media contest for gift cards.
Takoma Radio WOWD-LP FM will host a special event featuring artists Terrace Martin and Igmar Thomas on April 16, 2025. The event will celebrate blues music and highlight the contributions of local musicians. This event is significant for the community, providing a platform for local talent and promoting FM broadcasting.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass announced his campaign for County Executive qualified for public financing after securing over $40,000 from at least 500 local residents in just two months. This achievement marks the fastest qualifying period for candidates seeking public financing in the county's history. The Democratic primary is scheduled for June 2026.