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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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Wheaton Seeks Community Leaders for Arts and Entertainment Advisory Board
Councilmember Natali Fani-González is teaming up with local artists, community leaders, and businesses to create a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Wheaton’s arts and entertainment scene.
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Montgomery County Awards $900K to 136 Nonprofits for Hate Crime Prevention and Security Upgrades
County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Andrew Friedson, and local nonprofit leaders announced $900,000 in grants to 136 organizations vulnerable to hate crimes on Wednesday.
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Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board Discusses Public Safety, Importance of Local Reporting
Councilmember Evan Glass and local media representatives were featured guests at Monday’s Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board meeting, who discussed public safety updates and the importance of local journalism.
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Driving Progress: The Completion of Dedicated Bus Lanes on University Boulevard
Montgomery County, state and local transportation officials convened at Wheaton Forest Local Park on Friday to mark the completion of the dedicated bus lane project on University Boulevard, stretching from Amherst Avenue to Dennis Avenue in Wheaton.
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Councilmembers Vote to Loosen Parking Requirements Near Public Transit Stations
The Montgomery County Council voted on a bill Tuesday that would eliminate parking requirements for newly constructed residential developments near public transit stations.
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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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Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center Opens to Serve the Community
The long-awaited Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center held its opening ceremony on Saturday and featured remarks from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Andrew Friedson, among others.
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Renters Alliance Hosts Councilmember Kate Stewart, Discusses Pending Legislation
Montgomery Council Vice President Kate Stewart discussed upcoming legislation aimed at protecting renters on Wednesday evening at the Montgomery County Renters Alliance Town Hall.