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Council Enacts Albornoz-Luedtke Bill to Safeguard Job Applicants’ Healthcare Privacy
The County Council passed Bill 44-23 on Tuesday to protect job applicants’ healthcare information from employer inquiries.
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Dana Marlowe Discusses Impact of I Support The Girls on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ [Video]
Dana Marlowe, founder of I Support The Girls, appeared on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to discuss collecting and distributing bras and hygiene products for women in need.
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Montgomery County Police Secures $500K Federal Grant To Fight Opioid and Firearm Crimes
Montgomery County Police recently received a $499,993 competitive Federal grant to tackle the opioid epidemic and firearm-related challenges.
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Opioid Deaths Spur Push for Kids to Carry Naloxone
Currently, a disparate and ambiguous set of district-level policies has created confusion on the role students may play in preventing opioid deaths among their peers. But a bill before the Maryland General Assembly aims to provide a clear and uniform set of standards.
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Lawmakers Work Toward Solution on Juvenile Justice
Sen. Will Smith, D-Montgomery County, said that lawmakers will “do whatever makes sense to ensure that, obviously, our youth have the supports to succeed and public safety is upheld.”
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Cooking Up Change: Shepherd’s Table Launching New Culinary Skills Program
Downtown Silver Spring-based nonprofit Shepherd’s Table is introducing a new Culinary Skills Training pilot program, in response to feedback from many clients seeking job training opportunities.
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Key Developments: United Therapeutics’ Downtown Expansion Triggers DOT Virtual Hearing
The county’s Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual hearing for March 14 to discuss the potential future of the Spring-Cameron Garage in downtown Silver Spring.
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Rocking for a Cause: Foghat Takes the Stage at Rock & Roll for Children Benefit
Classic rock band Foghat is scheduled to headline the upcoming Rock & Roll for Children benefit concert on March 9 at The Fillmore Silver Spring.
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Viva White Oak Mixed-Use Project Back on Track: Report
Baltimore-based MCB Real Estate, one of Maryland’s most active developers, has joined the long-delayed Viva White Oak mixed-use project.