Applicants Sought for Takoma Park Youth Council
The Takoma Park City Council is now seeking applicants for the 2021-2022 Youth Council.
Art of the Vine Series Returns to Locavino This Week
Locavino’s Art of the Vine series returns this Thursday, July 8, according to an email received by the Source. The series, which pairs wine tasting with art exhibits from local artists, was placed on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Investigating Double Shooting at the Enclave Apartment Complex
County police are investigating the shooting of two males at the Enclave apartments, located at 11235 Oak Leaf Drive in Silver Spring.
County Releases Preliminary Audit of Police Department
The county has released a preliminary audit report of the police department in advance of a community forum to be held via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7 to discuss the results so far.
County Announces Schedule Changes For Independence Day Weekend
Montgomery County has announced the schedule changes for the Independence Day holiday weekend, Sunday-Monday, July 4-5. County offices, libraries and state offices and courts will be closed.
County Adoption Center Waiving Fees to Adopt Cats, Kittens During July
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is waiving adoption fees for cats and kittens this month in Operation: Feline Freedom. “MCASAC will be launching the event with more than 50 cats and kittens available for adoption. New animals are made available every day,” according to the announcement.
Parks Suspends Alcohol in Parks Pilot Program Effective Today
Montgomery Parks has suspended the park pilot program allowing alcohol consumption without a permit in 13 county parks, effective today (July 1), officials announced. The action is due to the governor lifting the Maryland state of emergency declared in reaction to the COVID–19 pandemic. That also takes effect today.
Economic Report Recommends County Establish $275 Million Job Creation Fund
An economic development report commissioned by a county business group recommends that the county establish a $275 million Job Creation Fund to increase competiveness with other jurisdictions and assist in the post-COVID recovery.
Library System Now Offering Online Tutoring, Other Educational and Support Services
The county’s public library system has begun offering services from Brainfuse, a company offering online tutoring and other support services to particular target groups.