Nature Forward Rates Area Streams Just ‘Fair’
A State of the Streams report released Thursday by Nature Forward gave Little Falls Branch, Rock Creek, Seneca Creek and Sligo Creek a “fair” rating, earning between 66 and 74… Read More
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Council Offers Plan to Fill Vacant Office Space
With an office vacancy rate nearing 22%, Montgomery County Council’s Economic Development Committee members propose to codify and expand its current program to financially help new or expanding businesses. On… Read More
Council Approves Funding for Zero-Emission Buses
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of more than $46 million in funding for the county’s Department of Transportation to purchase 100 new zero-emission buses. The investment… Read More
Council Approves $4.7 Million for Security Cameras in County Garages
The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of more than $4.7 million in funding for additional surveillance cameras at public parking garages in Bethesda, Silver Spring and Wheaton. … Read More
Proyecto de Ley Requeriría que los Edificios de Apartamentos Brinden Información Sobre Rociadores, Planes de Seguridad
Un proyecto de ley presentado ante el concejo del condado tiene como objetivo aumentar la comunicación relacionada con la seguridad entre propietarios e inquilinos. La legislación requeriría que un contrato… Read More
New Bill Could Restrict Hours for Hookah Lounges, Tobacco Shops
A Montgomery County Council bill introduced Tuesday could reduce hours of operation for tobacco and hookah lounges, which can currently operate all night. If passed, hookah lounges, tobacco and vape… Read More
Council Sets Meeting to Discuss Report on MCPS’ Handling of Complaints
Shortly after the Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General’s report that found numerous deficiencies in the way Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) deals with complaints was released Wednesday morning,… Read More
Glass Appointed to Environmental Protection Agency Committee
County Councilmember Evan Glass has been appointed to a committee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Glass is one of 16 new members of the Local Government Advisory Committee, according… Read More
Friedson Elected County Council President, Stewart Elected Vice President
County Councilmember Andrew Friedson was elected Council president Tuesday. Friedson, who previously served as Council vice president, was unanimously approved by his fellow councilmembers. Councilmember Kate Stewart was unanimously chosen… Read More
Anti-Hate Task Force Members Push for Better Education, More Reporting
Members of the six communities that make up the Montgomery County Anti-Hate Task Force presented their final reports with the goal of creating a more welcoming community with fewer bias… Read More
Council Considers Reducing Parking Requirements for New Housing
Three Montgomery County councilmembers plan to introduce a zoning change that would eliminate some parking requirements at new housing developments. The idea is to reduce the cost of housing and… Read More
Aumentan los Fondos de Seguridad para Instituciones Religiosas
Tras el ataque de Hamás a Israel y la violencia actual en Gaza, el condado de Montgomery agilizó el martes $311.700 dólares en subvenciones de seguridad para las comunidades judía,… Read More