The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the “Accelerate MoCo” legislative package, led by Councilmember Andrew Friedson and co-led in part by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, aimed at streamlining approval processes for biohealth projects and mixed-income housing developments.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that a Ride On bus stop on eastbound Wayne Avenue between Fenton Street and Cedar Street in Silver Spring (Stop ID 27061) will be closed starting Tuesday, March 24 for approximately two weeks due to sidewalk construction.
A recently completed apartment conversion in downtown Silver Spring has changed hands. The Guardian, a 167-unit residential building at 8605 Cameron Street, sold for $14.3 million at a substitute trustee’s auction on February 26. The sale reflects the tenant’s interest in a ground lease for the property, according to Maryland Newsletters, which first reported details of the transaction.
Dan’s Fan City, a longtime fixture along Rockville Pike, has closed permanently. Signage at the storefront, located at 1059 Rockville Pike, was removed on Tuesday.
General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.
In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.
Montgomery County Public Schools is inviting the community to lace up and take part in a brand new event aimed at making a meaningful impact. The first-ever Superintendent’s Shuffle will take place on Saturday, April 11 at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, bringing together students, families, staff, and residents for a morning focused on fitness and giving back.
A 55-year-old Garrett Park man has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison after admitting to mailing threatening communications to Jewish institutions and organizations across the country, the U.S. […]
Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers recovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop in the White Oak area of Silver Spring on Tuesday. (more…)
Baruch Café at 4800 Auburn Avenue in Bethesda has announced it will permanently close on Sunday, March 29. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host its first “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Walk for Life” on Friday, March 20 from 11 am to 1 pm at Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Park in Silver Spring. The free event will focus on raising awareness about colorectal cancer prevention and the importance of early detection, with on-site registration beginning at 10:30 am.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews responded around 4:15pm on Tuesday to the railroad crossing at Randolph Road and Nebel Street in Rockville for a collision involving a train and a vehicle. (more…)
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Tuesday, March 17 at 3pm through Wednesday, March 18 at 11am, as wind chill values are expected to fall below 32 degrees. Officials are urging residents to dress in layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take precautions if they must spend extended periods outside.