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Council to Hold Hearing, Vote on Reopening Limited Indoor Dining
The County Council will hold a public hearing and vote next week on a revised executive order proposed yesterday by County Executive Marc Elrich. The council is scheduled to introduce a resolution approving Executive Order No. 19-21, COVID-19 Local Order – Amending and Restating Order later today, as well as introduce a similar resolution in…
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Flower Avenue Liquor Store Reopens After COVID Closure
The county’s Flower Avenue Liquor and Wine store has reopened, officials with Alcohol Beverage Services announced. The store, located at 8706-B Flower Ave., was closed Jan. 20 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
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County Libraries Will No Longer Impose, Collect Late Fees
Montgomery County Public Libraries will no longer impose or collect late fees for overdue items, according to a press release. Officials will waive all outstanding late fines, allowing customers to resume borrowing materials and using library services.
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Police Cautioning Drivers in Wake of Increase in Carjackings
Montgomery County police are cautioning drivers in the wake of a recent increase in carjackings in the region. So far in January, there have been eight carjackings and one attempt.
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Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in ATM Robbery
County police are looking for help from the public to identify a suspect in a recent robbery at an ATM in the Hillandale area, according to a Twitter post.
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Second Hearing in Indoor Dining Ban Lawsuit Might Happen Next Month
Another hearing in a lawsuit seeking to overturn the County’s indoor dining ban might happen in February, according to a report from Bethesda Beat.
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Takoma Park Mayor Reflects on Inauguration Day, Recent Events
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart issued a statement Wednesday reflecting on Inauguration Day and recent events, thanking residents for their “continued persistence, compassion, and dedication to justice.”
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Flower Avenue Liquor Store Closed After Positive COVID-19 Test
The county’s Flower Avenue Liquor and Wine store at 8706-B Flower Ave. in Long Branch has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, officials with Alcohol Beverage Services announced. ABS learned about the positive test on Wednesday, Jan. 20 and the store was immediately closed. The employee’s last day at work was Jan.…
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Artist Restores Vandalized Public Art Project
The vandalized community picnic tables at the gazebo in Takoma Park have been restored, according to a Facebook post from Main Street Takoma.