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Solaire Social Food Hall Welcomes Vegan Junk Food DMV Following Sokos Exit

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.

Chick-fil-A to Reopen Downtown Silver Spring Location After Months-Long Renovation

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.

Downtown Silver Spring Loses Port-au-Prince Haitian Restaurant This Weekend

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.

Former Cubanos Location Set for New Life as Momiji Sushi Izakaya Japanese Ramen

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.

Montgomery Parks and Maryland Purple Line Restore Fish Passage at Long Branch

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 Caf to Open Quick-Service Spot at Ivy City Food Works

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 Opens New Four Corners Location, Offers Free Chicken to First 200 Guests

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.

Over 58,000 Silver Spring Residents Donate Nearly 6 Million on GoFundMe

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.

Downtown Silver Spring Sees 95M Bet on Fenwick Apartments and Transit Growth

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.

MDOT Awards 1 Million in Maryland Purple Line Small Business Grants

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.