County Launches “20 is Plenty” Speed Limit Pilot Program
The county’s Department of Transportation yesterday launched a “20 is Plenty” pilot program that will lower speed limits to 20 miles per hour on certain urban roads.
County Animal Services, Adoption Center to Reopen Sunday
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will fully reopen to the public on Sunday, June 20, officials with the county’s Office of Animal Services announced. During the COVID-19 emergency, while the shelter was closed, OAS continued to operate the MCASAC caring for homeless animals, responding to emergencies and animal complaints.
Catalyst Food Truck Begins Effort to Help Fellow Truck Owner
The Catalyst Hot Dog food truck is running a charitable promotion to assist a fellow food truck owner whose vehicle was stolen over Memorial Day weekend and found stripped a few days later.
Debab Restaurant’s Kitfo Sandwich Named One of the Best Sandwiches in the D.C. Area
The Washington Post’s Tim Carman has named Debab Restaurant’s kitfo sandwich as one of the 25 best sandwiches in the D.C. area.
MCEDC to Administer Nonprofit Grant Program, Accept Applications in July
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation will be administering a new state-funded $3.4 million grant program for local nonprofit groups and begin accepting applications in July.
Takoma Park to Celebrate Pride, National Pollinator Week This Weekend
Takoma Park will celebrate Pride and kick off National Pollinator Week this weekend, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in White Oak Carjacking
Detectives from the county police department’s Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a June 13 carjacking at a White Oak bus stop. The investigation showed that the suspect stole property from a business in the 10100 block of New Hampshire Avenue at approximately 7 p.m. that day, fleeing on foot.
MTA Releases New Photos of Purple Line Rail Cars
The Maryland Transit Administration has released new photos of the cars that will make up the light rail vehicles serving the Purple Line.
Levine Music Appoints New President & CEO
Levine Music, which operates classrooms and studios on the second floor of the Silver Spring Library at 900 Wayne Ave., announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. Jeffery L. Tribble, Jr., the founding executive director of Washington-area non-profit The MusicianShip, will succeed Peter Jablow, who will retire after 18 years as Levine’s head.