Takoma Park Seeks Backpacks for Students Returning to School
Takoma Park Police Department is seeking backpacks and other school supplies “to make the first day of school a happy one for every kid!” Police ask that donors purchase a… Read More
Government
Registration for Fall Recreation Programs Begins Aug. 15
Montgomery County Recreation will begin registration for its fall programs and activities on Aug. 15. Along with that, the department launched a “Build Your Own Guide” tool online. Residents can… Read More
Federal Government Delays Decision on I-495, I-270 Toll Lanes Project
On Friday, the federal government decided to delay action on the road widening plan that includes managed toll roads along I-270 and parts of I-495. According to a permitting dashboard,… Read More
Subjefe de Policía Civil Suspendido ya no Está Empleado por el Condado
Carmen Facciolo, el primer subjefe civil de la policía, ya no trabaja en el condado de Montgomery después de haber sido suspendido en junio de 2022, según funcionarios del condado.… Read More
Suspended Civilian Assistant Police Chief No Longer Employed with Montgomery County
Carmen Facciolo, the first ever civilian assistant police chief, is no longer employed by Montgomery County after being suspended in June 2022, according to county government officials. Facciolo was placed… Read More
Elrich, Delegates Invite 10 Companies to Relocate From States Banning Abortion
Leaders in Montgomery County sent letters inviting 10 companies, including Tesla and AT&T, to relocate to the county from states banning abortion following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe… Read More
State Releases Pandemic Economic Recovery Report
Governor Larry Hogan announced on Monday that Maryland submitted its annual performance report to the Department of the Treasury detailing the use of federal funds during the pandemic, according to… Read More
Maryland Presses For More Monkeypox Vaccines
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has announced plans to work closely with local health partners to make Monkeypox vaccine doses available to locations that have cases and high risk… Read More
County Animal Services Waives Fees During August
Adoption fees for all animals are waived during August at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center for the annual “Clear the Shelters” event. The MCASAC is located at… Read More
Registration for Planning Conference Available
The Montgomery Planning Board announced that registration for the Makeover Montgomery 5 Conference is open. To register, click here. From Sept 22-24, the three-day conference seeks to find solutions that… Read More
County Plans to Remove Illegal Signs Thursday
The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will conduct a sign sweep on Aug. 4. DPS aims to remove illegally-placed signs throughout the county, including the signs that were… Read More
Zoning Measure Expands Biohealth in Transit-Oriented Areas
The Montgomery County Council recently voted and unanimously approved a new zoning measure to expand the biohealth sector in transit-oriented areas. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 22-02 Density and Height Limits,… Read More