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Local Veterans Day Closings and Schedule Changes Announced

Mike Diegel | Feb 2, 2025Nov 10, 2022 at 10:14 am | Montgomery County, MD

Local jurisdictions and agencies have announced closings and schedule changes for the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 11.

County to Launch Nation’s Largest Integrated Microgrid Powered Bus Depot

Source of the Spring Staff | Apr 19, 2025Oct 28, 2022 at 7:49 am | Silver Spring, MD

The county’s Department of Transportation is set to launch the nation’s largest — and the region’s first — integrated electric bus charging depot, officials announced.

Takoma Park Accepting Applications for $1,000 in Cash Assistance

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 27, 2022 at 7:48 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park residents can now apply for one-time lump-sum payments of $1,000 as part of the city’s Direct Cash Assistance program, city officials announced.

Council Passes ZTA Reducing Setbacks for Cell Phone Antennas

Mike Diegel | Feb 9, 2025Oct 27, 2022 at 6:56 am | Montgomery County, MD

The County Council on Tuesday approved a zoning text amendment intended to facilitate the adoption of 5G wireless technologies in the county.

Council Unanimously Approves Thrive Montgomery 2050 Plan

Mike Diegel | Sep 15, 2024Oct 26, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

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.

Taylor Johnson Is Takoma Park’s New Poet Laureate

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 12, 2024Oct 20, 2022 at 8:52 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park has appointed Taylor Johnson as its new poet laureate, officials announced earlier this month.

BLC to Hold Alcohol License Hearing for Sports, Hookah Lounge on Bonifant

Mike Diegel | Feb 21, 2025Oct 19, 2022 at 6:55 am | Silver Spring, MD

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.

Takoma Park City Manager Inducted Into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry

Source of the Spring Staff | Feb 17, 2025Oct 19, 2022 at 6:27 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park city manager Jamal Fox has been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry, officials announced.

County Seeking Public Comment on Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center

Source of the Spring Staff | Dec 15, 2024Oct 18, 2022 at 7:27 am | Silver Spring, MD

The county is seeking public comment on the upcoming Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center, which is scheduled to open next year in downtown Silver Spring.

MCEDC Launches Marketing Campaign to Attract, Retain Businesses

Mike Diegel | Oct 18, 2022 at 6:55 am | Montgomery County, MD

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.

Safeway Parent to Merge with Kroger in $24.6 Billion Deal

Source of the Spring Staff | Mar 13, 2025Oct 14, 2022 at 10:48 am | Silver Spring, MD

Two grocery giants — Safeway parent Albertsons and Harris Teeter parent Kroger — are set to merge in an approximately $24.6 Billion deal, according to a joint announcement.

Takoma Park Library to Open at Temporary Location on October 19

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 14, 2022 at 7:49 am | Takoma Park, MD

A temporary location of the Takoma Park Library is set to open at 7505 New Hampshire Ave. on Wednesday, October 19, officials announced.