Downtown Silver Spring

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.

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Crime

On Wednesday evening, at approximately 9 PM, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4D Specialized Unit observed a suspect attempting to open vehicle doors near the intersection of Amherst Avenue and University Boulevard in Wheaton, according to a social media post by District 4 Commander David Smith.

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Gaithersburg

Nando’s PERi PERi is offering free quarter-chicken and chips to all current and recently laid-off federal workers in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm in honor of National Employee Appreciation Day. (more…)


Law

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general have secured a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from cutting federal funding for medical and public health research. The funding, which supports critical biomedical research, is essential for universities and research institutions, and the injunction ensures that it continues as the lawsuit proceeds.

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Bethesda

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a hybrid public hearing on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposed Cheltenham Drive Bikeway project in Bethesda. The project aims to add separated bike lanes along Cheltenham Drive and Norfolk Avenue as part of the Bethesda Loop bicycle network, and public input may influence the final design.

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Gaithersburg

In a recent meeting held on March 3, 2025, the Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg celebrated significant milestones, including the appointment of Frank Johnson as the new City Attorney and the recognition of outstanding employees.

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