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District 20 Legislators to Sponsor Eviction Protection Bill
Two state legislators from District 20 revealed plans yesterday to introduce legislation that would help protect tenants struggling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Will Smith (D) and Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D) will be the lead sponsors of the COVID-19 Eviction Relief Act in the 2021 session of the state legislature.
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Man Struck by Metrobus in Takoma Park
A man was struck yesterday by a Metrobus in Takoma Park and is currently hospitalized in serious condition, confirmed by officials from WMATA, Takoma Park Police, and the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service.
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CAIR Condemns Vandalism in Takoma Park
The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) yesterday condemned an act of vandalism where a swastika was spray-painted onto the back of a vehicle in Takoma Park, and welcomed a hate crime investigation by local authorities into the incident.
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Takoma Park Mayor Releases Statement on Recent Incidents
Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has released a statement on two recent incidents that occurred in the city, one of which is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
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Judge Upholds Indoor Dining Ban
A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge upheld a ban on indoor dining late Wednesday evening after a 12-hour hearing, concurring with judges in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City that made similar decisions earlier in the same day.
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County Libraries Now Lending Mobile Hotspots
The Montgomery County Public Libraries system is now lending mobile hotspots to library cardholders, as part of its new Internet to Go program.
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Local Restaurants Part of Suit Against Recent COVID Restrictions
A group of Montgomery County restaurants and bars, including several in Silver Spring, has filed suit against Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich objecting to the terms of the most recent Executive Order 139-20AM2. The order, approved by the County Council, eliminated indoor dining and provided other restrictions, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, to…
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White Oak ABS Store Closed After Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19
The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services store in the White Oak Shopping Center at 11239 New Hampshire Ave. has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the department announced. ABS learned about the positive test on Saturday, Dec. 19 and the store closed. The employee’s last day at work was Dec. 17.
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County, Takoma Park Announce Holiday Schedule Changes
Montgomery County and the City of Takoma Park have announced scheduling changes for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.