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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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Forest Estates Farmers Market Kicks Off Fall Season This Sunday
After a summer hiatus, the Forest Estates Farmers Market will reopen for the fall season on Sunday, September 15.
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Renters in Montgomery County Gain New Protections from Background Check Discrimination
The Montgomery County Council passed legislation last week to amend the county’s “Ban the Box” law and clarify renters’ rights during background and credit checks.
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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 Cuts Red Tape for Restaurant Permits
The Montgomery County Council approved new rules to cut red tape and speed up restaurant permitting, which local restaurant owners often criticize due to bureaucratic delays.
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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.
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Montgomery County Enacts Bill Restricting Hookah Lounge, Vape Shop Hours
The County Council passed a bill last week regulating hookah lounges, vape shops, and late-night establishments, setting new operating hour restrictions and penalties for violations.
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Elrich, Stewart, and County Leaders Address Downtown Silver Spring Safety Concerns
County Executive Marc Elrich highlighted collaborations with police, County Council, residents, and businesses to improve safety in downtown Silver Spring during a press conference on Wednesday morning.