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County Council Approves Executive Order Imposing Capacity Restrictions
The County Council yesterday approved Executive Order 122-20 from County Executive Marc Elrich that places restrictions on the number of people who can gather at various types of events, as well as be served indoors at restaurants and retailers. “We have been watching the daily number of new cases go up for more than two weeks…
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County Cancels Late-Night Alcohol Sales at Restaurants
The county cancelled its Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program as of yesterday at 5 p.m., officials announced. The program was launched in October and allowed restaurants to apply for a permit to sell and serve alcohol after 10 p.m. if they had not been cited or closed during the previous 60 days.
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Elrich Proposes Tightening Some COVID-19 Restrictions
County Executive Marc Elrich has introduced a revised Executive Order 122-20, COVID-19 Local Order that would roll back recent loosening of restrictions designed to lessen the spread of COVID-19. The revisions come in response to a recent spike locally and elsewhere in the number of COVID-19 cases. One of the principal changes reduces the allowed…
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United Therapeutics Posts Third-Quarter Earnings; Beats Wall Street Expectations
Downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics today announced a third-quarter net income of $171.2 million, beating Wall Street expectations.
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COVID Case Increases Lead County to Consider Roll Back of Reopening Provisions
With the increase in COVID-19 cases detected locally and around the country, county officials are evaluating whether there’s a need to roll back recent reopening provisions. Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s health officer, has updated the indicators used to guide local decision-making regarding the restrictions intended to curb the spread of the virus.
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Enjoy Public Art from a Distance in Downtown Silver Spring
The Social Distancing Art Walk, a self-guided tour from the Silver Spring Urban District, allows walkers to enjoy a collection of 11 public art installations in the downtown area.
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Society Restaurant Declared “Unsafe Facility,” Receives 30-Day Closure Notice
Society Restaurant and Lounge at 8229 Georgia Ave. was declared an “unsafe facility” and a closure order issued on Sept. 29 by Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s health officer. The restaurant will remain closed for 30 days “or until notified by the County Health Officer that the Unsafe Facility is allowed to continue operations under…
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Council Passes Appropriation to Assist Childcare Providers, Families Needing Care
The County Council yesterday unanimously passed a special appropriation of $7,687,000 to assist both childcare providers and families who need full-day care for school-age children. The funding includes $1.8 million to help providers that have incurred increased COVID-19-related expenses and lost revenues from both lower classroom capacity and being unable to open in school spaces…
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County Venues Now Permitted to Offer Live Performances
County venues including indoor and outdoor restaurants are now permitted to include live performances, with restrictions, County Executive Marc Elrich announced on Friday. Customers will still be required to wear masks at all times other than when seated and eating or drinking. They will not be allowed to gather in front of performers, whether dancing…