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Single-Family Home Lots Near Metro Stations Proposed for Other Types of Housing
Owners of property near Metro stations zoned for single-family homes only would be allowed to build additional types of residential housing under legislation introduced yesterday by Councilmember Will Jawando. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 20-07, R-60 Zone – Uses and Standards “would allow owners of R-60 zoned property located within 1 mile of a Metrorail station…
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Hucker Introduces Bills to Enhance Safety in Residential Buildings
Council President Tom Hucker (D-District 5) yesterday introduced two bills intended to improve safety in residential buildings, primarily multi-family and multi-story units.
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County Police Make DUI, Handgun Arrests in Takoma Park Area
A county police officer with the Holiday Task Force stopped three men on Nov. 29 after a traffic violation in the Takoma Park area who were then charged with offenses including driving under the influence and handgun possession. The officer observed the incident in the area of University Boulevard East and Merrimac Drive.
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Hucker Elected President of County Council
Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5) was unanimously elected to a one-year term as council president yesterday. Hucker had served a term as vice president. Traditionally, the vice president is elected to the presidency following his or her term. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz (D-At Large), elected in 2018 and chair of the Health and Human Services Committee,…
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County Designates December 1 as Rosa Parks Day
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Montgomery County Council have proclaimed Tuesday, Dec. 1 as Rosa Parks Day in the County, according to a press release.
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Takoma Police Accepted into Training Program to Reduce Misconduct, Mistakes
The Takoma Park Police Department has been accepted into a program to train officers in strategies and tactics to help law enforcement officers prevent misconduct and reduce officer mistakes, among other goals. The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Project, an initiative of Georgetown University’s Law Center, includes more than 60 other law enforcement agencies, along…
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Residents Can Remind Favorite Establishments to Apply for Relief Grants This Week
Local residents can help their favorite food and drink establishments by reminding them that this is the final week to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation’s Restaurant Relief program.
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Police, Fire Investigate Fatal Apartment Building Fire in Leisure World; No Foul Play Suspected
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police and Fire Explosive Investigators from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service are jointly conducting a death investigation following an early morning apartment building fire in Leisure World of Maryland, according to an MCPD press release.
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County Clarifies Face Covering Guidance with Amended Health Directive
Montgomery County Government has issued a clarification of the face coverings guidelines in an Amended Health Directive issued this week, based on county residents’ questions.