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County Exec, Council Announce Policy, Bill to Address Police Use of Excessive Force
Montgomery County police officers are now required to intervene when they witness excessive force being used by other officers under a new policy announced yesterday. In addition, the County Council introduced a bill that would codify additional curbs on police use of excessive force.
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County Will Move to Phase 2 Reopening on Friday, June 19
Montgomery County will move to Phase 2 of its planned reopening at 5 p.m. Friday, June 19, County Executive Marc Elrich announced. “Phase 2 allows additional businesses and activities to start and/or increase modified operations under specified guidelines.”
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County to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions Beginning Monday
The county will ease the COVID-19 emergency restrictions imposed earlier this year beginning on Monday, June 1, County Executive Marc Elrich announced. In a press conference marred by boos, insults and profanities from the audience, Elrich said the gradual Phase 1 reopening of businesses and activities, under specific guidelines, would be in effect as of…
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Elrich to Order Indefinite Extension of County Stay-at-Home Restrictions
County Executive Marc Elrich will issue an order today extending the county’s stay-at-home restrictions indefinitely, while Gov. Larry Hogan eases statewide constraints. The governor announced earlier this week that the state would begin stage one of a recovery that changes the order from “stay at home” to “safer at home.” The order will be effective…
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10th Taste the World Opens This Weekend With Changes
The Taste the World of Fenton Village event will mark its 10th anniversary this weekend with a change in both format and duration due to the COVID-19 emergency. The annual celebration of the area’s small, independent restaurants and their ethnic culinary offerings will begin Sunday, May 17 and run through Saturday, May 23. It will feature…
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COVID-19 Closures, Other Changes Now in Effect in County
Update: The state Department of Health now confirms 15 cases in Montgomery County. Most county facilities are now closed to the public, and other changes are either in effect or expected in an effort to combat COVID-19. As of Sunday afternoon, there were 12 confirmed cases of the disease, according to information from the state,…
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Sligo Golf, Pit BBQ Reopen; Live Music Will Return
The Sligo Creek Golf Course and a renovated Sligo Pit BBQ have reopened for the season and live music will return this year, according to team leader Laura Russell. The Friday night free concerts will kick off June 5 with The Loose Ends and a special appearance by County Executive Marc Elrich.
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Source Launches Spring Membership Drive
Readers who care about the Silver Spring/Takoma Park area as much as we at the Source do can help ensure our survival by joining our spring membership drive. Local journalism matters, and can make a difference in your community.
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Elrich, Katz Issue Statement on State Funding for COVID-19 Virus
County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Sidney Katz issued a joint statement after Gov. Larry Hogan signed authorization yesterday for special state funding to address the COVID-19 virus. As a public service, the Source is publishing it in its entirety.