Montgomery County Recreation is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month by highlighting how its programs and facilities enhance the quality of life for people of all ages, cultures, and abilities.
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New District 3 (Silver Spring) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos noted that extra officers were out to address aggressive, disorderly, and reckless drivers Friday night into Saturday morning.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has announced the launch of a newly redesigned website—thinkmoco.com.
Muncaster Mill Rd., less commonly known as Highway 115, is a road that starts at Woodfield Rd. in Gaithersburg and extends to Norbeck Rd. in Rockville. Today, most only know of the road, as not much is left of the mill itself. It was originally located on the northwest corner of Emory Lane and Muncaster Mill Rd.
Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat from 2 pm to 7 pm Sat, 7/13. Expect the heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: bit.ly/2tPbHyE #MoCo #MdWX”
Montgomery County Recreation has announced an upcoming special event that will involve unveiling a sculpture of Olympic gold medalist and Montgomery County native Dominique Dawes.
Councilmembers Kristin Mink, Will Jawando, and Laurie-Anne Sayles, along with Hashim Jabar, Co-Executive Director of Racial Justice NOW, and Olivia Spaccasi from the ACLU of Maryland, will host a press conference on Tuesday, July 16. They will discuss the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund aimed at supporting populations affected by the War on Drugs. Full details below courtesy the Offices of Councilmembers Kristin Mink, Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles:
4th District Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to a call for a person shot on the 3000 block of Appomattox Ave. in Olney.