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Montgomery County Offers Green Christmas Tree Disposal Solutions
After the holiday season, the county’s Department of Environmental Protection will collect live-cut trees for composting or chipping, keeping them in their natural state.
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Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Advances to County Council for Approval
The Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment Planning Board Draft was approved by the county’s Planning Board at its weekly meeting on December 14.
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Silver Spring Man Reported Missing Since Dec. 4
Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Wilmer Crisostomo Cabrera, who has been missing since Dec. 4.
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Maryland’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15 in 2024
Maryland is set to increase its minimum wage to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024, aligning with 21 other states that are also set to raise minimum wages to $15 or higher in the new year.
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Thrive Montgomery 2050 Wins Sustainable Growth Award
The county’s Planning Department has been awarded the Sustainable Growth Award for Thrive Montgomery 2050 from the Maryland Department of Planning.
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Montgomery Parks Seeks Public Restroom Pilot Feedback
Montgomery Parks is asking for public feedback on a high-tech public restroom installed at Flower Avenue Urban Park in Silver Spring.
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Part of Sligo Creek Parkway to Temporarily Close Wednesday
Montgomery Parks wants to inform drivers and pedestrians that a section of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring will be closed on Wednesday for tree removal.
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Fire Officials: Summit Hills Apartment Fire Caused by Overheating Cell Phone Charger
County fire officials say that a cell phone charger overheated and caused a fire at the Summit Hills apartment complex on Wednesday.
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Part of Nolte Park Set to Close Monday for ADA Improvements
Part of Nolte Local Park is set to close on Monday for additional ADA improvements, according to Montgomery Parks.