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County to Extend Shared Streets Program into the Spring
The county will extend the Shared Streets program until at least March, officials announced yesterday. The program was started during the pandemic to allow residents and businesses to use public spaces for in-street activities such as biking, walking, outdoor dining and other business activity.
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Council Votes to Amend Indoor Mask Mandate; Action Delays Reinstatement
The County Council yesterday voted unanimously to amend the county Board of Health regulation to require seven consecutive days of substantial COVID-19 transmission in Montgomery County before an indoor mask mandate is reinstated.
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County Looking for Volunteers to Assist with Thanksgiving Parade
The county is looking for volunteers to assist with various aspects of the Thanksgiving Parade, which returns this year on Saturday, Nov. 20 in downtown Silver Spring, officials announced.
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Takoma Park Police Seeking Applicants for Community Police Academy
The Takoma Park Police Department is looking for residents interested in applying for the Community Police Academy, according to a community advisory. The academy is limited to 25 people who would like to learn more about topics including patrol, traffic enforcement, use of force, criminal investigations, canine, firearms, crisis negotiation and more.
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Mask Mandate Set to Return; Council to Consider Amending Health Regulation
Dr. James Bridgers, the county’s acting health officer, told the County Council on Saturday that the county had returned to “substantial transmission” of COVID-19, triggering the requirement to reinstate an indoor mask mandate under the latest Board of Health regulation.
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Police Investigating Incident Involving a Motor Vehicle
Detectives from the county’s Major Crimes Division are investigating an incident involving a motor vehicle that occurred early this morning in Silver Spring.
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Another Catalytic Converter Stolen: “Montgomery County PD told me that this has been a huge problem as of late.”
“[I] just wanted to get the word out and warn everyone to park your car in well-lit areas, near a camera if possible. And if your car is like mine and often targeted for its converter, consider getting a shield or alarm.”
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is Now Open
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen’s new location in downtown Silver Spring is now open, according to signage posted in the storefront’s windows.
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DOT to Reinstate Suspended Parking Enforcement Program
The county’s Division of Parking Management, part of the Department of Transportation, will once again institute enforcement measures against those who ignore parking tickets. MCDOT will begin towing and booting cars on Monday, Nov. 1.