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County Issues Emergency Heat Alert for People, Pets
The county has issued a heat emergency alert for people and pets effective from noon today (July 19) through Sunday, July 21 at 8 p.m. A heat alert means the heat indices during the period are expected to reach 105 degrees or higher. During this time, the Animal Services Division will be enforcing anti-cruelty regulations…
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Upcoming Events, July 19-26
This week, you’ll find fundraising concerts for the D.C. Blues Society and the Takoma Park Folk Festival, three chances to watch the Thunderbolts baseball team in action, and the opening nights for two different shows at The Highwood Theatre.
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New Bill Would Require Air Conditioning in All Rental Units
Landlords would be required to provide and maintain working air conditioning in county rental units under the terms of a bill introduced yesterday by Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5). Systems would have to provide an inside temperature of eighty degrees or less from May 1 through Sept. 30 each year.
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Council to Introduce Bill Amending Accessory Apartment Regulations
The County Council today will introduce a bill to amend the county code regulating accessory apartments. The bill is intended to conform the County Code with changes made by a proposed Zoning Text Amendment and address issues surrounding ADUs that could not be addressed in a zoning change.
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Gallery: A Silver Spring Summer Saturday
A pop-up market, outdoor benefit concert, an anniversary party and live local music. All in one day in Silver Spring.
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Mystery Sidewalk Markings Related to Pepco Project
Mystery markings some have likened to sidewalk graffiti along Fenton Street are a part of the Pepco project to replace the 69kV underground lines between the Takoma and Sligo substations. The paint is water-soluble and will be removed when no longer needed.
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Denizens to Celebrate Anniversary with New Orleans Theme Party
Denizens Brewing Co. will celebrate its fifth anniversary in Silver Spring with a New Orleans-themed party on Saturday, July 13, organizers announced. Attendees are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras-style outfits and enjoy a live brass band, drag show, DJ, contests and prizes.
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Upcoming Events, July 12-19
This week features the return of Friday lunches with Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart, a benefit show for the Sligo Creek Golf Association with local favorite Marcus Johnson, Denizens Brewing Co. celebrating its fifth anniversary, and live music at both the American Legion in Silver Spring and at the Takoma Park VFW.
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County Offering Matching Grants for Neighborhood Events
Montgomery County will again offer matching grants of up to $1,000 to help fund neighborhood events, according to an announcement from Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Reemberto Rodriguez. Neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant groups, civic groups and similar organizations are eligible to apply to help fund events and activities that “promote community engagement, encourage…