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County Council Votes to Approve $15 per Hour Minimum Wage
The County Council voted unanimously to require all county employers to pay employees a minimum wage of $15 an hour by July 1, 2024. In addition, the bill requires that […]
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Upcoming Events, Nov. 8-16
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, November 8 850 Sligo Ave. Redevelopment community meeting, Silver Spring Civic Building, 6:30 p.m. Community Bridges 20th Anniversary Celebration, Girl Legacy, The Fillmore Silver Spring, […]
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Veterans Day holiday schedule announced
Photo from Public Domain Pictures. The county has announced its holiday schedule for Veterans Day on Friday. All county offices will be closed on Veterans Day, as will libraries, state […]
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County survey seeks residents’ opinions
Graphic from Wikimedia Commons Montgomery County is asking residents to complete an online survey assessing opinions about county government, services and quality of life. Copies of the survey were mailed […]
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Complaints Monday: Going for a Bik Ride
Happy Monday! We’ve been noticing a lot of discussion about the Dockless Bikeshare bikes that have arrived in Silver Spring: Ofo, Limebike and soon, Mobike.
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Health care coverage enrollment help offered Nov. 4
Graphic from Montgomery HealthConnection Residents can get help enrolling in health care coverage plans under the Affordable Care Act at a Beat the Rush enrollment event Saturday, Nov. 4. Open […]
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Road closures starting for Purple Line construction
Preparation for the heavy construction needed for the Purple Line has begun and residents in the local area should begin planning for road closures.
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Update on Spring Center Businesses
Almost all of the businesses in Spring Center in the 8600 block of 16th Street are now closed or relocated in anticipation of Purple Line construction.
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Zed’s Owner to Open Restaurant, Music Venue Near Fillmore
The owner of the popular Zed’s Café on Georgia Avenue is planning a new restaurant and music venue on Colesville Road down the block from The Fillmore Silver Spring.