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Citizens & Culture Coming This Spring to Silver Spring

Published February 25, 2023 at 6:05PM

This Spring 2023, Kaldi’s Social House founder Tsega Haile will open Citizens & Culture – a 15,000 square feet, multi-level fine dining and live DJ and band performance venue located on the border of downtown Silver Spring and Washington, DC. The Georgia Avenue restaurant and music venue brings a unique concept to the DC-area featuring a ground-floor front patio for outdoor seating leading into an expansive, vaulted ceiling main dining room with full length bar and an exclusive new menu by Executive Chef Ryan Hackney (DC-based chef known for appearances on Food Network’s Beat Bobby Flay and Bite Club) and Chief Chef Consultant and Director for Kaldi’s Social House Jessica Shields.

Per the press release: “As a native Washingtonian I’m excited about the opportunity to debut a menu that will reflect the diversity of the DMV’s food culture while staying true to the elevated tasting experience that now defines our regional dining scene,” says Executive Chef Ryan Hackney. The upper level is accessed by a separate ground-floor entrance leading to the top floor restaurant-lounge with lofted DJ booth and a retractable, glass roof providing an open-air concept for sunny days. The lounge also features a retractable glass door wall leading onto an outdoor terrace with sweeping views of downtown Silver Spring. “My goal has always been to provide community spaces that feature unique, high-concept food and beverage in a special environment for my patrons,” says founder Tsega Haile. “With Citizens & Culture I want to share my love for our local culture and continue to spotlight downtown Silver Spring as an entertainment destination in the DMV and beyond.”

Metro and Montgomery County emergency responders hold full-scale emergency exercise at Wheaton Station on Sunday, Feb. 26

By MCS Staff

Published February 25, 2023 at 1:49PM

Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) and Montgomery County emergency responders will conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise at Wheaton Station on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 from opening until approximately 2 p.m. Members of the public may notice a large number of emergency vehicles on site. Please be assured that this is only an exercise.

The exercise will take place inside the tunnel between Wheaton and Forest Glen and will simulate real-world conditions to test the operational and evacuation coordination, and interagency communication between MTPD, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Montgomery County Police, Metrorail and Metrobus operations staff, on-scene responders and support personnel.

Planning Board Votes Not to Recommend Historic Designation for Former Weller’s Dry Cleaning Site

By MCS Staff

Published February 25, 2023 at 10:31AM

The Montgomery County Planning Board voted to not recommend historic designation for the former Weller’s Dry Cleaning site in Silver Spring at a public hearing on Thursday, February 23. The County Council makes final decisions on historic designations of properties in the county. The site was part of a proposed amendment to the county’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation. Read the amendment. Watch the video from the February 23 Planning Board public hearing.

About the former Weller’s Dry Cleaning site: The former Weller’s Dry Cleaning site (8237 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD) was originally identified for evaluation as an historic resource over twenty years ago in the 2002 Historic Sites Survey Report: Silver Spring Central Business District. The 2022 Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Plan directed Montgomery Planning to evaluate the Weller’s Dry Cleaning site designation as a Master Plan Historic Site. This site consists of a Googie-styled commercial store and sign constructed in 1961 within the Thayer Avenue commercial area in Downtown Silver Spring. The Googie style is a popular, but relatively rare, mid-20th century roadside commercial architecture that is a subset of the Modern Movement of architecture. Architects popularized the style in California where the intention was to attract motorists traveling at 35 miles per hour or more to stop and patronize roadside businesses. The design of the former Weller’s Dry Cleaning building and sign engaged the everyday consumer with modern and popular architecture in lieu of the high-style austerity of the International, Brutalist, and Expressionist styles. Very few examples of this architectural style remain intact in the county or region. View the December 2022 Weller’s Dry Cleaning Master Plan for Historic Preservation Designation Form.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 12-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 24, 2023 at 11:32PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 12-year-old from Silver Spring. Britany Isal Elizabeth Reynoso was last seen on Friday, February 24, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., on Innsbruck Court in Silver Spring.

Britany is approximately 4-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 110 lbs. She has brown eyes and brown hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and green/black pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

MoCo Native Kiyomi McMiller Becomes First High School Athlete to Sign NIL Deal with Jordan Brand

By MCS Staff

Published February 24, 2023 at 5:37PM | Updated February 25, 2023 at 11:13AM

Kiyomi McMiller, a 5’8” point guard from the class of 2024, has signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) sponsorship with the Jordan Brand. This marks the Jordan Brand’s first high school NIL deal.The Silver Spring, MD–born guard is one of the top-ranked players in her recruiting class. Known for her skilled ball handling and scoring ability. McMiller joins the Jordan Brand as its first high school NIL athlete as she paves the way for the next generation of athletes. She is the Jordan brand’s second NIL athlete joining fellow MoCo native Kiki Rice, who was named the brand’s first NIL athlete in 2022.

McMiller currently plays point guard at Life Center Academy (LCA). The 5’8 junior is only in her first season at the school, where her father is a coach, having previously played at Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington, South Carolina, last season, where she averaged 27.1 points per game as a sophomore. Prior to high school she attended Benjamin Banneker Middle School in Burtonsville. “I’m inspired by both of my parents. I get my creativity from my dad and my grandmother, which carries over to my dribbling,” says McMiller. “I’m always in the gym with my mom and dad working on my game. It’s a dream come true being with the brand that stands for the same passion that I have for the game. I look forward to encouraging basketball players to use their creativity and platform to define their purpose.”

17th Annual Capital Irish Film Festival Will Be Held March 2-5 at AFI Theatre in Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published February 24, 2023 at 11:49AM

AFI Silver Theatre will join with Solas Nua to present the 17th Annual Capital Irish Film Festival (CIFF) from March 2-5 in Silver Spring. The four-day festival will bring the […]

Free Spring and Summer Concert Series to be Presented by Bloom by Strathmore and Montgomery Recreation

By MCS Staff

Published February 24, 2023 at 11:38AM

Arts access has been an important part of Strathmore’s mission since its founding. In 2016, Strathmore expanded its commitment to taking the arts beyond its walls, particularly in the eastern part of Montgomery County. “Strathmore is such an important part of the identity of Montgomery County, and it is such a special place,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “But we know the arts are not equally accessible to all members of our County. The ‘East County Initiative’ of Bloom by Strathmore is a creative way to bring a variety of music to community members who might otherwise never have this opportunity. We are happy that Strathmore and Montgomery County Recreation are again partnering in this innovative program.”

For more information about the concert series, contact Martita Galindo of Strathmore at 301-581-5249 or [email protected].

Man Charged With Grossly Negligent Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide While Under the Influence of Alcohol Following 2022 Double Fatal Collision

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2023 at 3:14PM

Per MCPD: A Silver Spring man has been indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury on charges related to a double fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, July 10, 2022, in the intersection of Georgia Avenue and May Street. 24-year-old Daniel Alberto Aviles Gonzalez has been charged with two counts of grossly negligent manslaughter, two counts of vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol, driving suspended, and driving on a learner’s permit without supervision.

The investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit revealed that Aviles Gonzalez was driving his Jeep Grand Cherokee south on Georgia Avenue when he struck a Toyota Camry turning left from northbound Georgia Avenue onto May Street. 79-year-old Prabodh Vaid and 77-year-old Nirmala Vaid, a married couple who lived at the corner of May Street and Georgia Ave, died at the scene of the collision. The investigation determined that Aviles Gonzalez was driving at a high rate of speed while under the influence of alcohol.

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2023 at 1:03PM | Updated February 24, 2023 at 11:18AM

Espinales is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has pierced ears and a nose piercing. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Allison Espinales is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Nike Unite Opens Today in Downtown Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published February 23, 2023 at 10:29AM

Nike Unite officially opens its Downtown Silver location today, Thursday, February 23, at 10am. The store will be open from 10am-8pm Monday through Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sundays.

Back in June we let you know that the Nike Unite store would be coming to Downtown Silver Spring, taking over the location that was formerly home to DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse location at 910 Ellsworth Drive. Nike is also opening a store in Bethesda.

Entries Can Now Be Submitted for Seventh Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival Poster Contest

By Patrick Herron

Published February 23, 2023 at 10:18AM

Per Montgomery County: Entries are now being accepted for the Seventh Annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival poster contest. The winning design will be used on all promotional materials for the parade and festival, which will take place in Downtown Wheaton on Sunday, Oct. 15. The winner will receive a $500 commission. The parade and festival will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 15 in and around the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in the Wheaton Triangle Business District. The theme for the 2023 parade is “Art to Action: Before we can make our world a better place, we need a vision of the future that inspires us to act.