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Montgomery County Public Libraries and Washington Wizards Team Up for Youth Reading Challenge
Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Washington Wizards have partnered with area libraries for the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge, which runs through March 20.
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Over 100,000 Free Fitness Passes Issued to Montgomery County Residents in 2023
Montgomery County Recreation will bring back the free RecFit program in 2024, after issuing over 100,000 passes to county residents this year.
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Montgomery County Offers Green Christmas Tree Disposal Solutions
After the holiday season, the county’s Department of Environmental Protection will collect live-cut trees for composting or chipping, keeping them in their natural state.
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Maryland’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15 in 2024
Maryland is set to increase its minimum wage to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024, aligning with 21 other states that are also set to raise minimum wages to $15 or higher in the new year.
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Long Branch Library, Parks to Receive Over $800,000 in Grants
Over $800,000 in grants will be presented today for facility improvements at the library and parks in Long Branch.
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Thrive Montgomery 2050 Wins Sustainable Growth Award
The county’s Planning Department has been awarded the Sustainable Growth Award for Thrive Montgomery 2050 from the Maryland Department of Planning.
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United Therapeutics to Expand in Downtown Silver Spring in $100 Million Deal With Montgomery County
United Therapeutics plans to expand once again in downtown Silver Spring, with a newly proposed deal worth over $100 million with the county.
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Decorated Winter Holiday “Flash Lights” Buses Return
The county’s Department of Transportation has brought back its “Flash Lights” buses for the winter holiday season.
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Elrich: Police Drone Tracks Two Auto Break-in Suspects, Leading to Arrest
County Executive Marc Elrich announced in his weekly message that a recently deployed drone helped in making two more arrests in downtown Silver Spring.