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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Stewart, Jawando Take Leadership Roles in Montgomery County Council
Councilmembers Kate Stewart and Will Jawando have been elected President and Vice President of the Montgomery County Council, respectively.
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Free Fun Awaits at Buckets and Beats Youth Block Party in Downtown Silver Spring
The Buckets and Beats youth block party will return to Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring on Friday afternoon.
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Family Sues Apartment Manager for $2.3M After Fatal Arrive Silver Spring Fire
The parents of Melanie Diaz have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and management company of the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex following her death in a fire last year.
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Montgomery County Teams Up with Instacart to Tackle Childhood Hunger
Montgomery County and Instacart this week announced the launch of MC Groceries, a first-of-its-kind partnership to increase food security and combat childhood hunger.
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New Bill Could Silence Loud Cars in Montgomery County with Cameras
A new bill by two Montgomery County Councilmembers targets excessive noise from vehicles with modified mufflers.
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Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Law Now in Effect
The Montgomery County Council passed new rent stabilization regulations this week, immediately imposing limits on rent increases.
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Montgomery County Council Passes New Tenant Safety Laws for Apartments
The Montgomery County Council approved new tenant safety rules Tuesday, prompted by a deadly February 2023 fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
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Maryland Transit Officials Unveil First 142-Foot Purple Line Light Rail Vehicle
Maryland transit officials revealed the first of the 142-foot-long Purple Line light rail vehicles to arrive in the state on Thursday.