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Montgomery County Launches Listening Sessions on Affordable Housing Plans
The Montgomery County Council and Planning Department will host five in-person listening sessions next month to discuss the Planning Board’s affordable housing recommendations.
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Renters in Montgomery County Gain New Protections from Background Check Discrimination
The Montgomery County Council passed legislation last week to amend the county’s “Ban the Box” law and clarify renters’ rights during background and credit checks.
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New Bill Could Silence Loud Cars in Montgomery County with Cameras
A new bill by two Montgomery County Councilmembers targets excessive noise from vehicles with modified mufflers.
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Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Law Now in Effect
The Montgomery County Council passed new rent stabilization regulations this week, immediately imposing limits on rent increases.
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Fortune Magazine Names Silver Spring Best Place to Live for Families in 2024
Fortune Magazine has ranked Silver Spring #1 in this year’s Best Places to Live for Families list, with factors like healthcare, education, affordability, and resources for seniors topping the charts.
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Montgomery County Council Cuts Red Tape for Restaurant Permits
The Montgomery County Council approved new rules to cut red tape and speed up restaurant permitting, which local restaurant owners often criticize due to bureaucratic delays.
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Montgomery County Council Passes New Tenant Safety Laws for Apartments
The Montgomery County Council approved new tenant safety rules Tuesday, prompted by a deadly February 2023 fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
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Maryland Transit Officials Unveil First 142-Foot Purple Line Light Rail Vehicle
Maryland transit officials revealed the first of the 142-foot-long Purple Line light rail vehicles to arrive in the state on Thursday.
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Corey Smedley to Lead Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
The Montgomery County Council confirmed Corey Smedley as the new Fire and Rescue Service chief on Tuesday.