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Council Passes Bill to Create Animal Issues Advisory Committee
The County Council last Tuesday unanimously passed a bill establishing a committee to advise the council and the county executive about issues related to animal care and welfare.
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County, Takoma Park Announce Monday Schedule Changes
The county and Takoma Park have announced closing and schedule changes for the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 21.
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Parks, Recreation Launch New Website for Program, Activity Registration
Montgomery Parks and the county’s recreation department have combined to launch a new ActiveMONTGOMERY website designed to improve residents’ experience when registering for programs and activities, officials announced.
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Soko to Hold Grand Opening Sunday
Soko, a new combination butcher shop and deli, will hold its grand opening this Sunday in Takoma Park, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma.
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County Council Approves Streamlined Process for New, Expanding County Biohealth Facilities
The County Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a zoning text amendment that would streamline the approval process for biohealth facilities in the county.
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Quarry House Tavern is One of Eater’s “15 Most Lovable Dive Bars Around D.C.”
Quarry House Tavern in downtown Silver Spring has been named by Eater as one of its “15 Most Lovable Dive Bars Around D.C.”
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County Libraries to Resume Sunday Service
The Montgomery County Public Libraries system will expand hours of branch service to include Sundays, effective February 27, officials announced yesterday.
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Summer Festivals Set to Return to Veterans Plaza
Summer at Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza will once again be filled with festivals, according to a tweet from Eric Rasch, operations manager. Twenty-two festivals are scheduled beginning May 1 through Sept. 25, highlighted by the Silver Spring Jazz Fest on Sept. 10.
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AHCMC Seeks BIPOC Applicants for Emerging Arts Leadership Coaching Program
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is accepting applications from up-and-coming BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) leaders in arts administration for its Emerging Leaders Coaching Cohort program, which will begin in March.