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Update: Police Investigating Case of Found Child in White Oak
County police officers are attempting to locate the parents or guardians of a male child who is believed to be three or four years of age and was found unattended outside in the 1700 block of January Drive in White Oak.
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Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins to Hold Grand Opening Tomorrow in White Oak
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins will hold a grand opening tomorrow of what’s being billed as a “next generation” combination restaurant, giving free coffee for a year beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 16 to the first 100 customers at 11140 New Hampshire Ave. in the White Oak area of Silver Spring.
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MCEDC Now Accepting Applications for Nonprofit Grants; Deadline Extended
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is now accepting applications from local nonprofit groups for a new state-funded $3.4 million grant program. In addition, the deadline for applications has been extended to July 23.
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DOT to Begin Collecting Late Fees on Unpaid Tickets Aug. 1
The county’s Department of Transportation will begin collecting late fees on unpaid parking tickets again on Aug.1, officials announced. The department suspended late fees in March 2020 to ease possible financial hardships during the pandemic.
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Kennedy Center to Screen Dave Chappelle Documentary Film
The Kennedy Center has announced the August 1 screening of “Untitled: Dave Chappelle Documentary Film,” a documentary film that follows comedian and Silver Spring native Dave Chappelle to his current home of Yellow Springs, Ohio, as the community reels from the events of 2020.
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Takoma Park Radio Station to Mark Fifth Anniversary with First Live Remote Broadcast
Takoma Park’s WOWD-LP 94.3 FM, a low-power community radio station, will mark its fifth anniversary on the air with its first live remote broadcast Saturday, July 17 from The Streetery in front of Takoma Beverage Co. on Laurel Avenue.
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Takoma Residents Invited to Have “Coffee with a Cop”
The Takoma Park Police Department is inviting local residents to have “Coffee with a Cop” on Thursday, July 15 from 9–11 a.m. at Takoma Beverage Co.
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Police Investigating Theft, Attempted Theft of Catalytic Converters
Takoma Park police are investigating a theft and attempted theft of catalytic converter units, both from Toyota Prius vehicles, according to an emailed community advisory.
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Hyperthermia Alert Issued for Montgomery County for Monday, July 12
A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for Monday, July 12 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The County issues a Hyperthermia Alert when temperatures and/or heat indices are forecast to reach 95 degrees or higher.