MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) encouraging residents to reduce, reuse, and recycle during the holiday season to minimize waste, which typically increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and offers tips for sustainable practices and proper tree recycling. (more…)


Business

The Container Store, a leading retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces, and in-home services,  announced it has filed for voluntary protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on December 22, 2024. The company has two locations in Montgomery County– Gaithersburg and Rockville.

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Glenmont

In coordination with Montgomery County and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the State Highway Administration (SHA) have agreed to make almost seven miles of bus-only lanes on MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) between Silver Spring and Glenmont permanent.

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Burtonsville

Tuan Vo is the proud owner of Phowheels, a unique Vietnamese culinary venture. Raised in Montgomery County, he attended White Oak Middle School and Springbrook High School, and currently resides in Burtonsville. Construction has now begun on the DMV’s first drive-thru Vietnamese restaurant at Burtonsville Crossing (it will also feature the option to dine-in).

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