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Montgomery County Promotes Backyard Composting with June Sale Event
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection is offering discounted backyard compost bins with pickup on June 22 and 23.
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Pedal Power: MCDOT Sponsors Pit Stops for Annual Bike to Work Day
The county’s Department of Transportation will host eight pit stops in Montgomery County for “National Bike to Work Day” on May 17th.
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Gov. Moore Cracks Down: Maryland’s New Anti-Street Racing Bill Signed Into Law
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill this week to crack down on illegal street racing, exhibition driving, and car gatherings in public areas.
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Rowing Trio Will Journey Across the Pacific Ocean to Promote Inclusivity and Equality
Courtney Farber and her Oar the Rainbow teammates plan on rowing across the Pacific Ocean to support Athlete Ally and Doctors Without Borders.
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Montgomery County Celebrates Arbor Day with $814K Chesapeake Bay Foundation Grant for Tree Planting Initiative
County officials marked Arbor Day by celebrating the completion of an $814,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Maryland’s 5 Million Trees Initiative.
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Energy Efficiency Takes Center Stage at County’s 11th Annual Summit
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection is hosting the 11th Annual Energy Summit at the Silver Spring Civic Building this Monday and Tuesday. The county also released its 2022/2023 Recycling Summary this week, showcasing recycling efforts and new eligible materials.
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Montgomery County Celebrates “Earth Month” with Eco-Friendly Activities and Events
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection has designated April as “Earth Month,” with activities promoting environmental awareness and stewardship in the community.
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Community Input Sought for Silver Spring Bridge Replacement Project
The county’s Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing next week to discuss the proposed replacement of the Dennis Avenue Bridge over the Sligo Creek Tributary in Silver Spring.
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Montgomery Parks to Revamp Brookside Gardens’ Rose Garden for Ecological Sustainability
Montgomery Parks will revamp the rose garden at Brookside Gardens from April to early May, aiming to introduce more diverse and eco-friendly plantings, enhance soil quality, and install an irrigation system.