On Wednesday, April 7, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court with a 53-47 vote. All 50 senate Democrats and 3 Republicans voted in favor of the nomination, while 47 Republicans voted against.
Jackson will be the Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
For Immediate Release: Friday, April 8, 2022
The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) participated in the financing of Silver Creek Senior Living Apartments in Kensington to create affordable housing for seniors. For residents ages 62 and over, the new building has 10 units available at 30 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), 69 units at 60 percent of the AMI and 15 units at 80 percent of the AMI.
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced in letters to the General Assembly that, in accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, he has vetoed the following legislation passed during the 2022 legislative session:
Weller’s Dry Cleaning at 8237 Fenton St. in Silver Spring will permanently close on April 23, according to a report by Source of the Spring. Signage on the front door refers customers to Kessler’s Cleaners at 1304 East West Hwy in Silver Spring. Built in 1960, the dry cleaner was opened by Charles Weller, who ran the dry cleaner for over 50 years. The location is known for maintaining its original 1960’s design/architecture.
Photos courtesy of the Silver Spring Historical Society:
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Friday, April 8, 2022
Over 25 firefighters responded to House of Printing Inc (15401 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville) after a cell phone was dropped into a printing press wand started a fire, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.
The incident occurred around 2pm on Friday afternoon. There were no injuries reported.
Montgomery County Police responded to a report of a student with a facsimile weapon (BB gun) around 10:40am this morning at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda.
Police were able to secure the weapon and no injuries were reported.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Friday, April 8, 2022
Per MCDOT:
Weekend Work Along I-495 Outer Loop Ramp to Clara Barton Parkway
Last week, the Maryland House and Senate voted and passed House Bill 1, which will add a constitutional amendment for cannabis use on the ballot in this November’s election.
According to the Cannabis Business Times, “the Maryland House voted, 94-39, on April 1 to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot via House Bill 1, asking the state’s constituency if it favors legalization of cannabis use by those 21 and older by July 1, 2023. That vote concurred with Senate amendments to the bill.”
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center is donating two ultrasound machines to help Ukrainian physicians care for patients impacted by Russia’s invasion.
Per Adventist HealthCare: