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Northwood High School Closes Outdoor Facilities Due to Multiple Antisemitic Incidents
Northwood High School will be closing its outdoor facilities to the public beginning Saturday, March 4, as a result of four separate incidents of hate speech and antisemitic remarks posted on the school’s athletic field.
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County’s Minimum Wage for Large Employers to Rise to Nearly $17 Per Hour in July
The minimum wage in Montgomery County will go up to nearly $17 per hour for large employers on July 1, county officials announced.
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Police Investigating Airbag, License Plate Thefts
Police in Takoma Park are investigating the thefts of an airbag and license plate, according to emailed community advisories.
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Takoma Flea to Return May 13
The Takoma Flea will return on Saturday, May 13, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
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Police Investigating Public Storage Unit Burglary
Police in Takoma Park are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Public Storage facility on Holton Lane.
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County Council Appoints Three New Planning Board Members
The County Council appointed James Hedrick, Mitra Pedoeem and Shawn Bartley to the Planning Board at its meeting Tuesday.
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Planning Board Votes Against Historic Designation for Former Weller’s Dry Cleaning Site
The county’s Planning Board has voted not to recommend historic designation for the former Weller’s Dry Cleaning site at 8237 Fenton St. in downtown Silver Spring.
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Councilmember Jawando Introduces Bill to Address Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops
Councilmember Will Jawando (D–At Large) has introduced a bill intended to address racial disparities in traffic stops and allow county police to focus on serious crime and road safety.
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Council President Glass to Introduce Safe Streets Act of 2023
County Council President Evan Glass (D–At Large) today will formally introduce a bill intended to create safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists.