On Wednesday, Montgomery County elected officials held a press conference to discuss efforts made to improve public safety in Downtown Silver Spring.
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced it will sponsor eight pit stops throughout Montgomery County as part of “National Bike to Work Day“ on Friday, May 17. (more…)
Montgomery County Libraries, Montgomery County Recreation, and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will hold a series of events next week to shed light on mental health and provide resources for support during Teen Mental Health Week. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council voted today to approve the Planning Board Draft of the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment with revisions.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that it is recognizing April 1-7 as “Food Waste Prevention Week.”
Today the Council approved a zoning measure that will allow the construction of multifamily housing on properties used for religious assembly or private educational institutions. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has announced it will open registration on Sunday, April 7, for its annual limited availability whiskey lotteries.
The Montgomery County Council voted to enact Expedited Bill 3-24, Late Night Establishments – Hours of Operation, which will force hookah lounges and vape shops to operate during the same hours as businesses that serve alcohol. The aim of the bill is to reduce late night crime in Montgomery County’s central business districts. According to the bill, “these establishments may only allow patrons to smoke, vape or use hookah pipes on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.; on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.; and on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. or from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., if the following day is a federal holiday.”
County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Vice President Stewart will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 3 at 9:30am to address the efforts made to improve public safety in Downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has launched a campaign to promote its Working Parents Assistance (WPA) program, which helps pay child care costs for eligible residents. (more…)