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Sandoval to Headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Grammy-award winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will headline the 16th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival, according to an announcement from the Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District. The free festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 from 3-10 p.m. on two stages, with performances by festival cofounder Marcus Johnson, The Eric Byrd Trio, Paul Carr and…
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Council Passes Zoning Changes for Accessory Dwelling Units
The County Council yesterday unanimously passed a zoning text amendment to make it easier for homeowners to add accessory dwelling units to their property. An ADU is a separate dwelling unit that is on the same lot as a single dwelling unit with its own entrance, full kitchen and bathroom. The ADU tenant does not…
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Program Offers Home Buyers Down Payment Assistance
County residents interested in buying a home may qualify for a no-interest loan to assist with the down payment or closing costs under a county-administered program. Applicants must be 18, first-time home buyers (with one exception) and meet income eligibility limits, which vary by location and household size.
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County Issues Emergency Heat Alert for People, Pets
The county has issued a heat emergency alert for people and pets effective from noon today (July 19) through Sunday, July 21 at 8 p.m. A heat alert means the heat indices during the period are expected to reach 105 degrees or higher. During this time, the Animal Services Division will be enforcing anti-cruelty regulations…
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New Bill Would Require Air Conditioning in All Rental Units
Landlords would be required to provide and maintain working air conditioning in county rental units under the terms of a bill introduced yesterday by Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5). Systems would have to provide an inside temperature of eighty degrees or less from May 1 through Sept. 30 each year.
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Council to Introduce Bill Amending Accessory Apartment Regulations
The County Council today will introduce a bill to amend the county code regulating accessory apartments. The bill is intended to conform the County Code with changes made by a proposed Zoning Text Amendment and address issues surrounding ADUs that could not be addressed in a zoning change.
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County Offering Matching Grants for Neighborhood Events
Montgomery County will again offer matching grants of up to $1,000 to help fund neighborhood events, according to an announcement from Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Reemberto Rodriguez. Neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant groups, civic groups and similar organizations are eligible to apply to help fund events and activities that “promote community engagement, encourage…
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Bill Would Create Public Police Advisory Commission
Thirteen members of the public would become part of a Policing Advisory Commission under the terms of a bill introduced by Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large). A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow evening. In addition, the county executive’s office release the results of a survey asking the public about the characteristics they would like…
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County Schedule for Fourth of July Holiday Released
The county has released its schedule for the Fourth of July holiday on Thursday; most offices and facilities will be closed, and trash pickups will slide by one day.