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Former Councilmember Craig Rice Takes the Lead at Manna Food Center
Former Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice is the new CEO of Manna Food Center, succeeding Jackie DeCarlo, who retired at the end of 2024.
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Community Watch: Police Expand Eligibility for Camera Incentive Program
Montgomery County Police have recently expanded eligibility for priority areas under the Police-Private Security Camera Program.
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County to Reimburse Residents, Businesses for Security Cameras
Several neighborhoods in Silver Spring can take part in a new public safety initiative from the county that will reimburse residents and businesses in specific areas that set up security cameras to assist in crime prevention.
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Council Passes Bill to Provide Incentives to Purchase Private Security Cameras
The County Council on Tuesday approved a bill that would provide incentives in the form of rebates to property owners in certain areas of the county to purchase security cameras for homes or businesses.
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County Council Introduces Bill to Help with Purchase of Private Security Cameras
Three County Council members introduced legislation at its Tuesday meeting that would help homeowners and businesses install private security cameras on properties.
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Council Passes Bill to Require Establishments to Offer Healthy Children’s Meal Option
The County Council this week passed a law to require food service establishments to offer one healthy option for children’s meals to help combat childhood obesity.
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County Executive Vetoes Silver Spring BID Legislation; Council Vows to Override
As promised, County Executive Marc Elrich yesterday vetoed a bill that would establish a business improvement district in Silver Spring. In response, seven County Council members vowed to override the veto when the council returned in September.
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Council Approves Executive Order to Allow Limited Indoor Dining
The County Council yesterday approved by a 7–2 vote a revised executive order permitting indoor dining in area restaurants, with restrictions. Councilmembers Will Jawando (D-At Large) and Craig Rice (D-District 2) dissented, citing safety issues, the risk of continuing to spread the pandemic and public health experts’ advice against reopening restaurants.
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County Council Introduces Special Appropriation for Additional Arts and Humanities Emergency Funding
The Montgomery County Council has introduced a special appropriation for additional arts and humanities emergency relief funding, according to a council press release.