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Brief History of Leisure World

Published August 16, 2020 at 11:56AM | Updated August 28, 2023 at 8:02PM

Leisure World is an age-restricted, gated development primarily inhabited by retirees. The area was formerly known as the Rossmoor census-designated place for the 2000 census, at which time it had a population of 7,569– named after developer Ross Cortese, who had acquired the land for $5 million in the early 60s.

The sales office opened in 1965 and the shopping center broke ground in October of 1967 with Safeway, People’s, Hot Shoppes, and more signed on. The Leisure World Globe used to be colorful and even rotated (backwards). After years of security having to make people stop “riding” the globe, and multiple motor malfunctions, the change was made to the static globe we see today.

Urban Butcher Closes for Now

By MCS Staff

Published August 10, 2020 at 2:41PM | Updated May 2, 2023 at 7:13AM

Urban Butcher has decided to “hit the pause button” according to a social media post made earlier today. The Downtown Silver Spring restaurant opened in 2013 and featured house-aged beef and craft charcuterie. When asked if this means the restaurant is permanently closing, Urban Butcher responded with “No, it means unfortunately we are closed for the time being, but we will keep you guys updated. Please keep supporting us by stopping by at El Sapo, where we have a wonderful outdoor space and delicious Mojitos. Thank you!”

The social media post announcing the pause can be seen below: “Dear friends, Due to the current situation, we have decided to hit “The Pause Button” and bunch up at @elsaposocial (Urban Butcher’s younger brother).

Cabin John Train and Wheaton Train Closed Until Further Notice

By MCS Staff

Published August 7, 2020 at 6:54PM

Cabin John Train and Wheaton Train and Carousel are closing until further notice, per Montgomery Parks.

Montgomery County’s new executive order calls for amusement parks, including stand-alone features like carousels, to remain closed because of the current public health crisis.

Buena Vida in Silver Spring Closing, TTT in its Place

By MCS Staff

Published August 7, 2020 at 4:25PM | Updated August 8, 2020 at 8:47AM

Buena Vida in Silver Spring closing, TTT in its place

Mexican sit-down restaurant Buena Vida in downtown Silver Spring is closing. The restaurant will be taken over by Tacos, Tortas, and Tequilla, a fast-casual eatery located in the same building. Both restaurants are owned by Street Guys Hospitality.

Starting August 24th Downtown Wheaton Will be the New Home to Many MoCo Government Departments

By MCS Staff

Published August 7, 2020 at 12:32PM | Updated August 28, 2020 at 8:17AM

On August 24th, 2020 Downtown Wheaton will be the new home of the Montgomery County Planning Board, Montgomery Parks and Montgomery Planning, all part of The Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC).

The newly constructed 14-story building, owned by M-NCPPC, is located on Reedie Drive near the Wheaton Metro Station. The building and surrounding site replaces the county-owned Wheaton Market Place parking lot with a LEED Platinum-rated, mixed-use building, a town square and a 400-space public parking garage.

Quickway to Open Fifth MoCo Location Soon

By MCS Staff

Published August 2, 2020 at 9:12AM | Updated August 16, 2020 at 6:24PM

Quickway, a Japanese quick service restaurant, will open its fifth MoCo location in Stone Mill Square, the shopping center that’s home to Korean Korner.

The regional chain now has restaurants in 25 different cities across the DMV.

Khyber Kitchen has Closed Permanently in Downtown Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published July 31, 2020 at 10:15AM

Khyber Kitchen has closed permanently in Downtown Silver Spring, according to Source of the Spring.

The restaurant served a fusion of Halal Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern cuisine. It opened in May of 2019.

Snider’s Super Foods Sold, Not Many Changes Expected

By MCS Staff

Published July 18, 2020 at 2:09PM | Updated July 18, 2020 at 4:13PM

Snider’s Super Foods Sold, Not Many Changes Expected

After a couple days of rumors swirling about the sale of Snider’s Super Foods in Silver Spring, we were able to confirm the sale.

Big Greek Cafe (Silver Spring) Moving About 300 Feet Away

By MCS Staff

Published July 18, 2020 at 1:57PM

Big Greek Cafe in Downtown Silver Spring is moving 300 feet down Georgia Avenue to the location that was home to Fat Fingers (8213 Georgia Avenue).

Jimmy John’s Closes Permanently in Downtown Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published July 17, 2020 at 11:43AM

Jimmy John’s in Downtown Silver Spring (8710 Cameron St.) has closed permanently.

The company responded directly to a tweet (seen below) and the news was first reported by Source of the Spring.

Juicy Seafood to Open in Plaza Del Mercado on August 3

By MCS Staff

Published July 15, 2020 at 10:22AM

Juicy Seafood will open in Plaza Del Mercado (Silver Spring) on August 3rd.

The restaurant will offer Cajun style seafood boils and other seafood dishes with different kinds of sauce to choose from like Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, Cajun, and the Juicy Special.