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County Police Identify Suspect, Officer in Yesterday’s Shooting
The county’s Police Department has released the names of the officer and the victim involved in yesterday’s fatal shooting following an armed bank robbery in Silver Spring.
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Jawando Introduces Bill to Change Police Shooting Investigations
Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large) has introduced a bill that would change how investigations are conducted when a county police officer is involved in the death of an individual. Bill […]
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Registration for County Summer Camps Begins Next Week
There may be plenty of snow on the ground, but parents can begin thinking about the county’s summer camp opportunities for children now. Registration for both the Recreation Department and […]
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County Launches Shutdown Portal; Groups Offering Meals, Food Distribution
The Montgomery County website has a new portal where the county’s federal workers and contractors affected by the government shutdown can find information about assistance available to them. The portal […]
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New Lyttonsville Place Bridge Now Open
The rebuilt Lyttonsville Place Bridge between Lyttonsville and Brookville roads has been opened by the Purple Line Transit Partners. For the time being, the span will carry one lane of traffic […]
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Councilmember Hucker Organizing Potluck Dinner for Furloughed Workers
Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5) is organizing a free community potluck dinner for furloughed government employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown. The “Shutdown Social” will be held Friday, […]
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Parks Seeking Comment on Nolte Community Garden Proposal
Montgomery Parks is soliciting public comments on a proposal to create a community garden on the grounds of Nolte Local Park at 200 Denver Rd. The garden would be created […]
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District 5 Population Grows by 6.5 Percent, Second Highest Rate in County
County Council District 5 had the second highest rate of population growth from 2010-2016, according to a new demographic report released by the county’s Planning Department. Councilmember Tom Hucker (D) […]
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SoberRide® Campaign for the Holidays Begins Tonight
The SoberRide® campaign for the holiday season from the Washington Regional Alcohol Program will begin tonight (Dec. 14) and run through New Year’s Day.