Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is partnering with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) to provide SoberRide Lyft discounts during select World Cup match dates. (more…)
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Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, joined by Councilmember Kristin Mink, residents and community advocates, held a press conference Tuesday ahead of a public hearing on Expedited Bill 24-26, which would establish a two-year moratorium on building permits for data centers in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass is calling for the creation of a Data Center Task Force following the County’s recent six-month pause on new data center permit applications.
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis has issued a localized public health advisory for portions of the Muddy Branch watershed and nearby stormwater ponds in North Potomac after elevated levels of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” were detected in water samples near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has released its schedule for the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19: (more…)
On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich signed an executive order directing the Department of Permitting Services to immediately pause the acceptance, processing and consideration of permit applications for new data centers.
The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to introduce Bill 27-26 on Tuesday, June 16, which would prohibit participation in unlawful street racing and street takeovers on public highways and roadways.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, June 16 to recognize World Refugee Day, Juneteenth, Pride Month and Elder Abuse Awareness Day, while also introducing legislation to prohibit unlawful street racing and street takeovers, expand representation on the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, restrict certain former federal immigration enforcement personnel from County employment, and authorize hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds for stormwater and White Oak development projects.
The Council will also hold public hearings and votes on funding for fire and rescue services, road resurfacing, snow removal and storm cleanup, data center moratorium legislation, and capital projects including the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center and North Bethesda Fire Station. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Montgomery County officials announced that elevated levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” were detected by the Maryland Department of the Environment in a small stream and stormwater pond near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue in North Potomac.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women has announced the winners of its ninth annual Girl Power Contest, which encourages residents to celebrate women’s achievements and impact in honor of Women’s History Month.
Montgomery County will honor eight outstanding African American community leaders with Living Legend Awards during its annual Juneteenth celebration weekend.