Hand Lettering Society Launches Bump ‘n Grind Collaboration, Holiday Gift Guide
The Unofficial Hand Lettering Society of Silver Spring has launched a new song lyrics greeting card project, partnering with local coffee shop & roaster Bump ‘n Grind.
County Seeks Photos of Holiday, Winter Decorations for Online Display
The county is asking residents to share some holiday cheer this season by submitting photos of winter and holiday decorations that will be displayed online. Participants are welcome to submit up to five photos of their homes and neighborhoods. Some will be chosen for display on the county’s home page; all photos will be posted to a special website for viewing by everyone.
Indoor Dining to be Eliminated Next Week Under New Executive Order
Indoor dining at restaurants would be eliminated under the terms of a new executive order issued yesterday by County Executive Marc Elrich. Executive Order 139-20 would still permit outdoor dining, carry out, delivery and drive-through food service. Outdoor service is not permitted between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. under an existing order from Governor Larry Hogan.
GoFundMe: Silver Spring is the Most Generous City in America
Silver Spring is the most generous city in the country, according to an annual giving report released by crowdfunding platform GoFundMe.
Council Approves About $30 Million in Additional Pandemic-Related Funding
The County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved four special appropriations totaling about $30 million to support continuing programs providing pandemic-related assistance to county residents.
Single-Family Home Lots Near Metro Stations Proposed for Other Types of Housing
Owners of property near Metro stations zoned for single-family homes only would be allowed to build additional types of residential housing under legislation introduced yesterday by Councilmember Will Jawando. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 20-07, R-60 Zone – Uses and Standards “would allow owners of R-60 zoned property located within 1 mile of a Metrorail station to build duplexes, townhouses, and multi-family structures within the current R-60 lot coverage, building height, setbacks, minimum lot size, and minimum parking requirements.”
Takoma Park Police Seeking “Critical” Missing Person
The Takoma Park Police Department has issued a notice of a missing person it deems “critical.” Eighty-year-old Hector Ray Robinson, who the department also describes as “vulnerable,” was last seen in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue.
Hucker Introduces Bills to Enhance Safety in Residential Buildings
Council President Tom Hucker (D-District 5) yesterday introduced two bills intended to improve safety in residential buildings, primarily multi-family and multi-story units.
County Groups Launch Online Marketplace, Issue Holiday Challenge
Three county organizations have issued the MoCo Holiday Challenge, part of the launch of a new online directory of local business, dining and shopping information, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. The site, MoCo Marketplace, is a partnership between MCEDC, the Montgomery County Food Council’s MoCo Made and Visit Montgomery.