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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Silver Spring Shines Again: Named Among Nicest Places in 2024
Silver Spring is a finalist in this year’s Reader’s Digest “Nicest Places in America” list.
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Unwanted Touching Leads to 13 Assault, Sex Offense Charges for Aspen Hill Bakery Owner
Montgomery County Police arrested the owner of the Passion Bakery Café in Aspen Hill after an investigation into multiple allegations of inappropriate touching during business hours.
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New Bill Could Silence Loud Cars in Montgomery County with Cameras
A new bill by two Montgomery County Councilmembers targets excessive noise from vehicles with modified mufflers.
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Minimum Wage Rises in Montgomery County as New Maryland Laws Start Today
Hundreds of new laws and a hike in vehicle registration fees went into effect in Maryland today, as well as a minimum wage increase in Montgomery County.
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Downtown Silver Spring Gets New Signs for Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Montgomery County has installed new signage in downtown Silver Spring to remind residents and visitors of the county’s noise ordinance.
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Alsobrooks’ Campaign Office Burglarized in Downtown Silver Spring: Reports
Montgomery County Police are investigating a burglary that occurred last week at U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks’ campaign field office in downtown Silver Spring.
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Silver Spring Teen Fleeing Police Hits 2 Vehicles, Multiple Injuries Reported
Several people were injured when a 19-year-old driver from Silver Spring crashed into multiple vehicles while fleeing police on Interstate 395 in Fairfax County.
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Elrich Addresses Concerns Over Downtown Silver Spring Crime, Safety
County Executive Marc Elrich discussed downtown Silver Spring crime concerns at his weekly media briefing, noting that the area’s perceived crime level does not match reality.