Business

Hudson Valley Property Group (HVPG), a national affordable housing preservation company, today announced the acquisition of a five-property portfolio spanning 1140 units across the D.C. metropolitan area and North Carolina, including one in Rockville.

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Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


MCPD

The Montgomery County joint Public Safety (PS) and Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 14th at 3pm to receive an update on police redeployments in the cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville. The Gaithersburg and Rockville police departments currently have full and primary responsibility for police calls in their respective cities.

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Maryland

On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will increase the number of households served by its EmPOWER Maryland program over the next three years. EmPOWER is an energy efficiency program for residents with limited income. (more…)


MoCo Government

At today’s council meeting, Montgomery County Councilmembers Kristin Mink, Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced Bill 4-24, the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission – Established.


Bethesda

A Montgomery County man has caught a Maryland state record rainbow trout in a portion of Antietam Creek that runs through Devil’s Backbone County Park in Washington County, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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MoCo Government

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council voted today to enact a zoning measure that would streamline processes to support a variety of local businesses, including home-based businesses focused on child care and health and wellness. The zoning measure and its companion subdivision regulation amendment (SRA) were sponsored by Council President Andrew Friedson. (more…)