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County Council Passes ZTA to Facilitate 5G Cell Antennas
The County Council yesterday approved a zoning text amendment intended to facilitate deployment of small-cell antennas to provide 5G wireless technology. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 19-07, Telecommunications Towers – Limited Use, would allow antennas on utility and light poles that would offer 5G’s faster speeds, enhanced reliability and greater capacity for wireless users.
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DEP to Launch Pilot Program to Expedite Permitting of Residential Solar Installations
The county’s Department of Permitting Services will launch a pilot program designed to expedite the process of getting permits for residential solar installation. The program will pilot the Solar Automated Permit Processing (SolarAPP+), developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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Detectives Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery of Chase Bank
County detectives with the Major Crimes Division have charged Christopher Conde, age 25, of the 1300 block of Monroe Street N.W. in Washington in connection with the armed robbery of a Chase Bank branch.
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DOT Commits to Free Bus Rides for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities
The county’s Department of Transportation will implement its Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Ride Free Program for the long term including after fares are resumed on the county bus system, which includes Ride On, Ride On extRa, Flex, and Flash buses.
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County’s “Oops Tag” Program Designed to Reduce Non-Recyclables in Residents’ Bins
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection has begun a program of inspecting residents’ recycling collections looking for items that shouldn’t be placed in those bins. The Recycle Right “Oops Tag” program is intended to reduce the amount of non-recyclable material going to the recycling center.
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Update: Police Investigating Case of Found Child in White Oak
County police officers are attempting to locate the parents or guardians of a male child who is believed to be three or four years of age and was found unattended outside in the 1700 block of January Drive in White Oak.
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MCEDC Now Accepting Applications for Nonprofit Grants; Deadline Extended
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is now accepting applications from local nonprofit groups for a new state-funded $3.4 million grant program. In addition, the deadline for applications has been extended to July 23.
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Silver Branch Brewing Creates Custom Brew for ABS 70th Anniversary
Silver Branch Brewing Co. in Silver Spring is one of two Maryland producers of alcoholic beverages to produce a special product to help mark the 70th anniversary of the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services this month.
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Design Excellence Awards Return for 2021
The Montgomery County Planning Department’s Design Excellence Awards have returned for 2021, according to an announcement on the department’s website. “The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking to recognize exceptional architecture, landscape architecture and urbanism that makes a difference in people’s lives and represents the county’s highest quality of design to the region, state and…