The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging residents to find alternatives to single-use plastics during “Plastic Free July.” According to the Plastic Free Foundation, the month-long event is a “global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.”
Bethesda Urban Partnership and Montgomery Parks are hosting “Yappy Hour” events at Elm Street Park in Bethesda on select Thursdays through October. Full details are provided below courtesy of Montgomery County: (more…)
The annual “Celebrate Damascus” weekend will take place on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, and will feature a cruise-in car show, parade, and fireworks. This year’s celebration theme is “Summer Fun.” Full details below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
The Office of Governor Wes Moore issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 10: (more…)
Montgomery County has announced that its Fiscal Year 2024 Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program recently awarded $200,000 to seven community-based organizations. These grants support initiatives aimed at expanding local food production, and access to gardening and small-scale farming and over 1,800 residents are expected to participate in these funded programs. (more…)
The Frederick Police Department has announced that it will be appearing on the television series “On Patrol: Live” starting Friday, July 12. “On Patrol: Live” is a reality television series, similar to COPS, that airs live broadcasts of police officers while on duty.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 10: (more…)
Montgomery County Police have released addition information regarding the death of a man found Tuesday morning in a Silver Spring apartment building. (more…)
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 10:
Montgomery County Police has released additional information regarding the death of Osmar Daniel Chavarria, who was killed after an incident involving the contractor bucket he was in making contact with power lines on Tuesday, July 9 in Ashton.
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The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns on Friday, August 9th and will run through Saturday, August 17th. This will be the 75th annual fair and its fourth year back after having to cancel for the first time in its 70+ year history in 2020 due to Covid restrictions.