Council Unanimously Approves Thrive Montgomery 2050 Plan
The County Council voted unanimously on a resolution to approve the Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan designed to guide planning and growth for the next 30 years.
Detectives Release Video of Suspects in Monday Morning Shooting
Detectives from the 3rd District of the county’s police department have released surveillance video of two suspects in a shooting in downtown Silver Spring yesterday morning (Oct. 24).
Peet’s Coffee Acknowledges Regret at Closing Silver Spring Location
Peet’s Coffee has officially acknowledged the closing of the downtown Silver Spring location, which staff was told about last week.
GSSCC Announces President and CEO Redicker to Retire Next Year
Jane Redicker, president and CEO of the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce for the last 17 years, will retire, effective Jan. 31, 2023, the chamber announced.
BLC to Hold Alcohol License Hearing for Sports, Hookah Lounge on Bonifant
The county’s Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing Thursday, Oct. 20 on the application for an alcohol license for Ivela Sports Lounge & Hookah Bar, according to public records.
MCEDC Launches Marketing Campaign to Attract, Retain Businesses
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation has launched a million-dollar marketing campaign both to retain existing county businesses and attract new ones from the Eastern Seaboard to the county, officials announced.
Piney Branch Public Pool to Reopen Monday, Oct. 17
The Piney Branch Public Pool will reopen after 30 months of being closed due to the pandemic, according to an email from Ken Flemmer of Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington.
Council Looking for Applications for Acting Chair, Members of Planning Board
The County Council is looking for applicants to serve as temporary acting chair and commissioners on the Planning Board following this week’s resignations of all five members.
All Five Planning Board Members Resign Following Controversy, Allegations
All five members of the county’s Planning Board — Chair Casey Anderson, Vice Chair Partap Verma, and Commissioners Gerald Cichy, Tina Patterson, and Carol Rubin — resigned yesterday afternoon, effective immediately, after several weeks of controversy and allegations against members.