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Council Introduces Bill Designed to Increase Police Transparency
The County Council has introduced a bill designed to increase transparency in the county’s police department by requiring certain data be collected and made available to the public.
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County Police Arrest, Charge Domestic Violence Suspect with Multiple Offenses
County police officers responding to a report of possible domestic violence arrested Charles Evans of Easley Street and charged him with multiple offenses. The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 12 at an apartment building in the 800 block of Easley when a witness reported seeing a woman with a black eye who…
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Councilmembers to Propose Bill Prohibiting School Resource Officers
Councilmembers Hans Riemer and Will Jawando (both D-At Large) announced plans to introduce a bill today to remove school resource officers from county schools and redirect the funding to mental health services and restorative justice training.
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Takoma Park Releases Certified Election Results; Incumbents Win
The City of Takoma Park released the certified results of the city election, confirming that all incumbents held on to their seats. Mayor Kate Stewart turned back a challenge from Roger Schlegel by a vote of 4,083–2,386 with 29 write-in votes.
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Full Key Restaurant: “We Will Continue to Operate.”
After rumors of the possible closure of Full Key Restaurant in Wheaton began to circulate this week, we’ve learned they will remain open, albeit with changes to their menu and operating hours.
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Elrich Responds to IG Report DPS Employees Improperly Collected Hazard Pay
County Executive Marc Elrich responded yesterday to a report by the Office of Inspector General that inspectors with the Department of Permitting Services had received COVID hazard pay to which they were not entitled.
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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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Registration Now Open for County’s Winter Virtual Rec Classes
Montgomery County Recreation has begun registering participants in winter virtual classes, the agency announced. Winter classes run from January to March 2021 and are designed to promote active, healthy lifestyles.
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County Announces Holiday Schedule for Veterans Day Nov. 11
The county has announced the following holiday schedule for Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. County offices and libraries, along with state offices and courts, will be closed, though the Alcohol Beverage Services stores will be open noon–7 p.m.