Council Votes to Strengthen Tenant Safety Measures
More than a year after a fire at the Arrive Apartments on Georgia Avenue took the life of tenant Melanie Diaz, Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a bill designed to… Read More
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Horse Gallops Through Crowded Takoma Park Parade
When most of the participants had paraded in the Takoma Park Fourth of July parade, a horse who also was in the procession, took off, galloping through a crowd of… Read More
2 Fatally Shot at Nolte Park in Silver Spring
Updated May 28 at 2 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the two victims who were fatally shot May 26. They are Quincy Johnson of Takoma Park and D’Andre Wint of… Read More
Hundreds Pedal Away Friday on Bike to Work Day
Montgomery County residents and public officials pedaled to work and other destinations Friday during Bike To Work Day, in what Council President Andrew Friedson called “the healthiest, most sustainable way… Read More
Metro Bus, Rail Fares Increase July 1
Metro fares will increase 12.5% and most service will not be cut, according to its $4.8 billion budget that takes effect July 1. Earlier, Metro officials considered drastic cuts in… Read More
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
Council Passes Bills about Affordable Housing, Hookah Lounges
The Montgomery County Council voted to pass three bills Tuesday during their council session. Affordable Housing in Places of Worship The council approved a zoning measure that will allow houses… Read More
Female County Councilmembers Celebrate Women Who Advocate
More than 225 women gathered at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown to celebrate International Women’s Day and to discuss ways to bring more women into positions of power.… Read More
Community Split Over Bill that Would Restrict Hookah Lounge Hours
Community members and business owners are split on a new Montgomery County Council bill that would restrict hours for hookah, tobacco and vape shops. While several Silver Spring residents said… 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
Bill Would Require Apartment Buildings to Give Information About Sprinklers, Safety Plans
A bill introduced before the county council aims to increase safety-related communication between landlords and renters. The legislation would require a residential lease to specify if the building has an… 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