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Governor Delivers Some Good, Some Dismaying Vaccine News
Maryland’s governor delivered some good news and some dismaying news to the county regarding the COVID–19 vaccine this week. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) yesterday announced that Montgomery County would be getting one of six new mass vaccination sites around the state. However, the governor also issued an order that forbade other jurisdictions, such as the…
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Library System Launches Program of Automatic Renewals
Beginning today (March 22), the county’s library system will launch a program of automatically renewing certain materials borrowed by library users up to three times, officials announced.
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Council to Consider Loosening Restrictions on Organized Sports
The County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, plans to meet this afternoon (March 19) to hold a public hearing and vote on an amended regulation that would loosen restrictions on organized youth sports. If the regulation is passed, all organized sports, whether played indoors or out, would need to have a COVID protocol…
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Recent Shooting Ruled a Homicide; Police Seek Information
Detectives from the Major Crimes Division are investigating a shooting that occurred in Silver Spring on March 3 that has now been ruled a homicide following the victim’s death. The victim has been identified as Derek James McBrayer, age 40, of Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. The shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Quebec…
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Council Unanimously Approves Regulation Easing COVID–19 Restrictions
The County Council, acting as the Board of Health, yesterday unanimously approved a regulation loosening many of the COVID–19 restrictions that were in place. During the discussion, council members made it clear they felt pressured to do so after Gov. Larry Hogan surprised officials with a March 9 announcement that lifted many statewide COVID-19 restrictions…
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Council to Hold Hearing, Vote Today on Easing Some COVID–19 Restrictions
The County Council is set to meet this afternoon for a public hearing and vote on revisions County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed to his executive orders implementing certain pandemic-related restrictions in the county.
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Takoma Park Seeks Community Input About Redeveloped Recreation Center
The City of Takoma Park is planning to redevelop its recreation center on New Hampshire Avenue and is looking for community input, the city announced. Officials have launched a survey to gather information about the public’s needs and priorities.
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Council Seeking Applicants for Planning Board Vacancy
The County Council has announced it is looking for applicants for an upcoming vacancy on the Planning Board. Commissioner Tina Patterson’s term ends June 14 and she has indicated that she will apply for another term. Applications to fill the position are due no later than March 23 at 5 p.m.
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Coming Soon: New Home with Original 1917 Colonial Revival Exterior in Takoma Park
A new listing in Takoma Park from Liz Brent of Go Brent Real Estate will soon hit the market. “A Contributing Resource in the Takoma Park Historic District, 7105 Carroll Avenue is an incredibly beautiful new home built within the original 1917 colonial revival exterior. Designed with the best of vintage and modern in mind,…