Friday, May 18, 2012
Gasoline represents a substantial portion of their everyday expenses.
Written by: Dave Sutton Four-dollar-per-gallon gasoline has become an accepted reality in the Washington DC metro area. While $4-a-gallon gas is expensive for everyone, for taxi drivers it is exceptionally painful. Nearly all taxi drivers are contractors—thus, they are de facto small-business owners. Gasoline represents a substantial portion of their everyday expenses. As gas prices increase, each increase cuts directly into drivers’ take-home earnings. Orange Taxi estimates drivers using their vehicles will achieve 30 to 40 percent in fuel savings—which translates into more money in their pocket at the end of the day. “The typical taxi is a gas guzzler such as a Mercury Marquis or Ford Crown Victoria,” Robert Alexander, CEO of Orange …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Are you getting the most out of your free listing on Silver Spring Patch?
Silver Spring Patch has an extensive business directory with over 1,000 businesses listed right here in the community. Why should I claim my business? By claiming your business you will have instant access to uploading photos and videos. This access will give your customers the best virtual experience before visiting your establishment. You can also see what the community really thinks about your service by clicking on the "Follow comments" tab. It's easy, just click on the "Places" tab, search for your business, and click on "Claim my Business" near the bottom of your listing. Don't see your business listing in Places? Email the editor at Tamika@Patch.com. Note: Only owners or managers of a business are able to claim a listing.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Where can you find this food in Silver Spring?
So, how well do you know Silver Spring and the many restaurants in downtown? Can you you guess it just by looking at a photo? Take a guess in the comments and receive a Patch giveaway: Where can you buy this slice of pizza? I'll reveal the answer on Friday at noon. Hint: Search for restaurants in the Patch Places directory. Congratulations to past winners: A. G., Bubba, Kate, Danny, Yada, Carol Smalls, david cline, and Beth Moylan! Once you have won please be sure to send your mailing address to the editor at Tamika@Patch.com. If you do not receive your swag in two weeks after you have won, please email the editor.
The public is invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday.
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce (GSSCC) officially welcomes a new business to downtown Silver Spring Friday. Bahia Akerele, the owner of On the Purple Couch, will celebrate the grand opening of her store with an array of activities throughout the weekend. The store-located at 955 Bonifant St.- is the second new clothing store downtown residents are welcoming to the neightborhood. In April, The Peterson Companies announced the opening of the Swedish-owned fashion company H&M on Ellsworth Drive in the fall. To kick off the weekend celebration, GSSCC will assist in the ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, May 18 at 1 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the community is invited to party and shop from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with DJ Ray, …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
We tell you the favorites from our Readers' Choice polls from around the county.
It's almost Mother's Day, which means if you actually planned ahead you either have flowers headed to mom's door or are taking her out to a meal. For nearly two weeks, we asked our Patch readers in Montgomery County to tell us which restaurants were the best within their regions for a meal with mom this Sunday, May 13. Maybe it's their signature Bloody Mary drinks or brunch burger but in Rockville, Matchbox took the win. But you might have to check them out next time, since manager Steve Hesson said they are "pretty booked." Readers in Gaithersburg and Germantown think French cuisine is the best for mom when they crowned Crepes-A-Go-Go in the Kentlands the winner with 40 percent of the vote. The Gaithersburg creperie features handmade, …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Holy Cross Hospital is a 455-bed, not-for-profit teaching hospital serving Montgomery and Prince George's counties
Kevin J. Sexton, president and CEO of Holy Cross Hospital, was named the State of Maryland’s 2012 Grassroots Champion by The American Hospital Association, in partnership with the Maryland Hospital Association. One hospital leader from each state is honored each year for work over the previous year for delivering the hospital message to elected officials, helping broaden the base of community support for hospitals, and advocating tirelessly on behalf of patients, hospitals and communities. Sexton was chosen as the single recipient from the State of Maryland for dedication to the hospital’s mission, on both the local and national level. “It is an honor to be recognized with this award,” Sexton said. He participated in the 7th annual …
Where can you find this drink in Silver Spring?
Update: May 11 Congratulations to everyone who guessed Austin Grill! You are correct. Please be sure to follow the instructions below and send your mailing address to Tamika Smith, your local editor. Original post, Wednesday, May 9 So how well do you know Silver Spring and the many restaurants downtown? Can you guess where this drink is from just by looking at a photo? Take a guess in the comments and receive a Patch giveaway: Where can you buy this drink? I'll reveal the answer on Friday at noon. Hint: Search for restaurants in the Patch Places directory. Congratulations to past winners: A. G., Bubba, Kate, Danny, Yada, Carol Smalls, David Cline, and Beth Moylan! Once you have been identified as a winner, please be sure to send your …
The restaurant serves an average of 300 to 400 guests every Sunday.
Every weekend local residents in Silver Spring (and nearby) can depend on dining at Mrs K’s Toll House on Sunday for brunch. When you walk in the restaurant, the smells make your taste buds salivate with dishes including beef brisket, grits, baked salmon with dill, roasted turkey, baked ham, omelets, a raw bar, and homemade bread pudding. The historic restaurant—located at 9201 Colesville Rd.—took home the majority of the votes Wednesday in a Readers' Choice: Mother’s Day Brunch poll. Out of 15 votes, the restaurant received six. Spiro Gioldasis, the general manager for Mrs K’s Toll House, says it’s no surprise to him that his restaurant was voted number one. “We have been the best brunch for the past 12 years [in this area]. It’s very …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Crittenton Services, a Silver Spring-based company, celebrated 124 years of promoting healthy development of teens by recognizing four distinguished women for their leadership Wednesday at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC.
The restaurant has six locations in the DC area.
On Mother's day this year, Nando's Peri Peri is celebrating motherhood in Silver Spring. On special for Mother's Day at all six restaurant locations, moms get a free dessert with the purchase of any entree. The restaurant's claim to fame is its Portuguese flame-grilled chicken, but it also serves a variety of delicious desserts. Dessert favorites include: chocolate spoon cake, raspberry brulée cheesecake, dulce de leche cheesecake, four high carrot cake, naughty nata (a Portuguese pastry), assorted cupcakes, and bottomless frozen yogurt. The first Nando’s Peri Peri opened its doors in 1987 outside of Johannesburg, South Africa. Since then, Nando’s Peri Peri has opened restaurants in 34 countries, five continents. Currently, the company …
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