Summer Traffic Task Force Arrests 13
The Summer Traffic Force reports 13 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) during its eighth week of operations. The force also conducted one criminal arrest, 131 traffic citations, 110… Read More
Residents Air Strong Opinions on Leaf Blowers: For & Against
During a lengthy public hearing on Tuesday, many landscapers told members of the Montgomery County Council the switch from gas powered to electric leaf blowers will cost hundreds of thousands… Read More
Silver Spring Celebrates Its Diversity at International Food and Craft Festival
In WalletHub’s 2024 report, Silver Spring ranked second for diversity among 500 U.S. cities. Making it the perfect place to host music, international cuisine and an artisan marketplace at the… Read More
Trabajadores Federales Despedidos Ascienden en la Contratación, Pero no Tendrían Prioridad
Los empleados federales despedidos tendrán preferencia en la contratación para puestos en el condado de Montgomery, pero no pasarán a la primera fila. Tras una votación unánime el martes por… Read More
County Cracks Down On Unlicensed Commercial House Parties
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmembers toughened legislation to crack down on unlicensed commercial house parties. It passed unanimously at the Council meeting. This law does not affect personal parties. Instead,… Read More
Housing Department Hosts Informational Webinars on Rent Stabilization
The Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) will host informational webinars on the Rent Stabilization Law and Executive Regulations. The meetings will provide training for tenants, landlords and other… Read More
Stewart Aims to ‘Deliver Renewable Energy Options’ to MoCo Residents
On Tuesday, July 15, Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart introduced a bill designed to “stabilize energy costs” and allow the County to diversify its energy options. According to a… Read More
Historic Wall Along C&O Canal Restored
Late last week, the cutting of a red ribbon celebrated the completion of a project to stabilize a 194-year-old wall supporting the C&O Canal towpath along the Potomac River. The… Read More
Teatro Imagination Stage de Bethesda Recibe una Subvención Nacional
Imagination Stage ha recibido una subvención exclusiva de tres años del Fondo Kaiser Permanente de la Fundación Comunitaria del Este de la Bahía para llevar su programación teatral educativa a… Read More
Displaced Federal Workers Move Up In County Hiring, But Not To Head Of Line
Laid off federal employees will receive preference in hiring for Montgomery County jobs, but they will not move to the front of the line. Following a unanimous vote Tuesday by… Read More
This Happy Hour Encourages You to Bring Your Dog
On the hunt for some free fun with your furry friend? Catch some live music, fetch yourself a drink and sniff out good deals from local vendors at this month’s… Read More
Dos Adolescentes Acusados de Robos a Mano Armada en Bethesda
El lunes 14 de julio, detectives de la División de Delitos Graves del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery arrestaron y acusaron a dos menores de edad de tres… Read More