Passport Juices, a new juice bar founded by four brothers with roots in Jamaica, has officially opened its doors at Solaire Social, located at 8200 Dixon Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Passport Juices has taken over the stall previously occupied by SOKO Oysters.
Commas Food Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot food destination on the third level of Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd) in Downtown Silver Spring, is slated to open later this spring. One of its featured stalls is Tokoa Cheesesteaks, which local food reviewer “Big Schlim” has rated with his highest honor, “STAMP,” after several visits.
Continuing from the report earlier this year that showed significant reductions in many crime categories in 2024 compared to 2023, the Downtown Silver Spring area has maintained its downward trend in most areas into the first quarter of 2025, according to 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos.
The Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) 3rd District Commander, Captain Jason Cokinos, has shared that high visibility patrols by MCPD will be added in and around Downtown Silver Spring parking garages later this week.
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.
Laud Shawarma has officially opened its doors at Solaire Social, located at 8200 Dixon Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland. The restaurant introduces Naija-style (Nigerian) shawarma to the DMV area, offering a unique and flavorful dining experience.
Regal Majestic, located at 900 Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring, is looking to add a ‘Regal Bar’ to the theater’s offerings.
Chick Fil A, located at 825 Ellsworth Dr Lot D1-A in Downtown Silver Spring, will temporarily close today (January 28th) for renovations. An employee confirmed the temporary closure and stated that the store will likely reopen in May.
Yesterday we reported that Montgomery County’s last remaining Jerry’s Subs & Pizza (8517 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD) will close permanently on Friday, January 31st, based on two phone call conversations with the store. Today, several readers have shared they tried making one last trip and the restaurant was already closed. One reader stated he spoke with employees who were inside and was told the restaurant closed earlier than expected. Phone calls made to Jerry’s were not answered Tuesday afternoon.
Montgomery County’s last remaining Jerry’s Subs & Pizza (8517 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD) will close permanently on Friday, January 31st, the store confirmed via phone call this morning. Update: Several readers have shared they tried going on Tuesday and the restaurant was already closed. Phone calls made to Jerry’s were not answered Tuesday afternoon.