Legal Fight To Honor Former Moses Cemetery Continues
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition (BACC) had its two days in court this week in a years-long effort to honor their formerly enslaved ancestors buried in Moses Cemetery on River Road… Read More
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Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition Celebrates Partial Court Victory
Moses Cemetery on River Road in Bethesda “likely” still holds the remains of those once buried on what is now the Westwood Tower Apartments, according to a ruling by the… Read More
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center to Open in 2024
The Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center is set to open in early 2024, according to the Silver Spring and Takoma Park Community News. The center will include “three pools,… Read More
Festival de Regreso a la Escuela el Sábado 19 en Silver Spring
El sábado 19 de agosto se llevará a cabo un festival STEM de regreso a la escuela de 11 a. m. a 3 p. m. en el Centro Recreativo Comunitario… Read More
East County Hosts Back to School Festival Saturday
A Back to School STEM Festival takes place on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East County Community Recreation Center. The family friendly event, hosted… Read More
Changing Lives A Priority for New Housing Opportunities Commission Director
“This is my mission. This is my passion,” Chelsea Andrews said of the role she started in July as the new executive director of the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery… Read More
Developer Will Not Purchase Land in Bethesda Containing Former Cemetery
UPDATED NOV. 23 Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County Chair Roy Priest said Tuesday it was still possible that Charger will purchase Westwood Tower Apartments in Bethesda. “Due to the… Read More
Developer Will Not Purchase Land in Bethesda Containing Former Cemetery
UPDATED NOV. 23 Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County Chair Roy Priest said Tuesday it was still possible that Charger will purchase Westwood Tower Apartments in Bethesda. “Due to the… Read More
Housing Opportunities Commission To Appeal Decision Favoring Black Cemetery
The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County will appeal a County Circuit Court’s decision to temporarily halt the sale of Westwood Tower Apartments in Bethesda. The property includes a parking… Read More
County’s Sale of Land Home to Onetime Black Cemetery Temporarily Blocked by Court
The Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission‘s sale of Westwood Tower Apartments in Bethesda is on hold until at least Sept. 27, following the issuance of a temporary restraining order by… Read More
Housing Opportunities Commission Told to Open Committee Meetings to Public
The Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board ruled Nov. 2 that the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is subject to the open meetings act and that the commissioners have violated… Read More
County Short-Term COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program Opens Tuesday
Montgomery County’s rental assistance program, administered by the Housing Opportunities Commission, will accept applications starting Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. and continuing through Monday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.… Read More