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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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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 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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Artists, Community Leaders Wanted for Wheaton’s Arts & Entertainment Board
The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District invites local artists and community leaders to join its new nonprofit’s board of directors.
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Wheaton Seeks Community Leaders for Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board
Councilmember Natali Fani-González is teaming up with local artists, community leaders, and businesses to create a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Wheaton’s arts and entertainment scene.
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Driving Progress: The Completion of Dedicated Bus Lanes on University Boulevard
Montgomery County, state and local transportation officials convened at Wheaton Forest Local Park on Friday to mark the completion of the dedicated bus lane project on University Boulevard, stretching from Amherst Avenue to Dennis Avenue in Wheaton.
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Wheaton Library to Host Bike Summit on October 29
The Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center will host the 4th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit on Sunday afternoon, organized by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA).
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Takoma Park Sets Annual Rent Increase at 3.7 Percent
Takoma Park has set its annual rent increase at 3.7 percent through June 2024, as a County Council committee advances a rent stabilization bill for consideration.