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Alec Ross Chooses Denizen’s Co-Owner, Julie Verratti, As Running Mate

Published February 19, 2018 at 2:40PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Alec Ross will be involved in the democratic primary this June along with Rushern Baker (Prince George’s County Executive), Ben Jealous (former NAACP President), Kevin Kamenetz (Baltimore County Executive), Richard Madaleno (State Senator D-Kensington), James Shea (Baltimore attorney), and Krishanti Vignarajah (former Michelle Obama aide).

Verratti, a MoCo native, has never been elected to public office. In the past, she has supported a bill that allows for the refinancing of student loans for Montgomery County residents. She would like to provide incentives for young workers to live in MoCo, as well as encourage businesses to start and grow here.

Buena Vida, An All You Can Eat Spot, Is Coming To Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published February 17, 2018 at 10:31AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

It was announced a few weeks back that he would be bringing Tacos, Tortas, and Tequila to Silver Spring to occupy the old 8407 Kitchen Bar spot (https://mocoshow.com/blog/tacos-tortas-and-tequila-coming-to-silver-spring), but he recently announced that he’ll be bringing an unlimited small plates program, similar to the one at his popular D.C. restaurant Ambar, to the second level of the location.

Burna Vida will take over the second story and offer all-you-can-eat tostadas, empanadas, steak, poblano peppers, Oaxaca cheese, and a lot more for just $35.

Blair Student, Andrew Komo, Wins $100,000 Scholarship And Beats MoCo In “The Circle Game” Afterwards

By MCS Staff

Published February 16, 2018 at 3:49AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

To honor him, the Montgomery County Council gave him a proclamation to recognize his extraordinary achievement. Councilmembers Tom Hucker, Nancy Floreen, and Craig Rice are pictured with Andrew as he receives his award. Andrew decided to have some fun and formed a circle with his fingers as he holds the award. When I asked him if this was done on purpose he replied with “the finger placement was intentional 😊.” More on that in a bit.

Andrew’s winning project was about designing a protocol to secure long, complex auctions that take place online. This provides security from malicious third parties and also prevents bidders from cheating auctioneer and vice versa. This field of study is known as cryptographic auctions.

Four Cities In MoCo Make The Top 10 In WalletHub’S Most Ethnically Diverse Cities In America List

By MCS Staff

Published February 13, 2018 at 4:09PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Today they released a list of the “Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities in America” and four cities In Montgomery County made the top 10 for most ethnically diverse.

Gaithersburg came in at #2 in the country, followed by Germantown at #3 and Silver Spring at #4. Rockville made the list at #9.

The Classics Restaurant In Silver Spring To Close Permanently

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2018 at 9:25PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

The Classics was mentioned by many of our readers when discussing places to eat in Silver Spring, always referring to their low prices and high quality.

Winter Olympians With MoCo Ties

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2018 at 1:51PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Capital City Cheesecake (Takoma Park) Is Closed In February To Re-Brand

By MCS Staff

Published February 10, 2018 at 5:18PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Their website states that they’ll be closed in the month of February for renovations and that they will be re-branding when they return.

No word yet on what the bakery/café will be re-branding to.

Emergency Message Warning Of “Armed Person” On Campus Sent In Error By Montgomery College

By MCS Staff

Published February 7, 2018 at 8:21PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Montgomery College sent an alert warning of an “Armed person at [insert name] Campus.” at 1:03PM today. The message also stated “Go to nearest room and lock door NOW! If […]

MoCo Datenight: Improbable Comedy (Silver Spring)

By MCS Staff

Published February 5, 2018 at 4:38AM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Improbable Comedy will present “Silver Spring LIVE,” a stand-up comedy show highlighting local comedy talent on Saturday, Feb. 24. Doors open at 8 pm at Highwood Theatre. Four established Silver Spring based performers comprise the show’s line-up.

The evening features headliner Robert Mac (“Last Comic Standing”), Natalie McGill, Gina Brown and newcomer Loy Lee.

Tacos, Tortas, And Tequila Coming To Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published February 1, 2018 at 1:44PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

A couple weeks back, Source of the Spring reported that an entity named Tacos, Tortas, and Tequila had applied for a liquor license at 8407 Ramsey Avenue in Downtown Silver […]

Parallel World Brewing Company Opening A Tap Room In Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published January 30, 2018 at 9:39PM | Updated September 26, 2019 at 5:33PM

Christian Layke, co-owner of Parallel World Brewing Co. announced on Twitter that he and partner Brett Robison have signed a lease to bring Parallel World to Silver Spring. According to […]