Separated bike lanes coming to Spring/Cedar streets
Work is underway on the Spring Street/Cedar Street separated bike lanes.
County releases tips for coping with high temperatures
Montgomery County has released tips for coping with the high temperatures expected today through Wednesday.
Mixed-Use Development Close to Being Finished
Central, the mixed-use apartment development under construction at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street (8455 Fenton Street), is close to being finished.
Library Summer Read and Learn program starts tomorrow
The Montgomery County Public Libraries Summer Read and Learn program for children and teenagers begins tomorrow and runs through Sept. 10.
Activist group’s posters spreading message of inclusion
A new local activist group is distributing “posters for inclusivity” to local businesses to share the message that hate is not welcome in this community—all people are.
Nominations sought for county’s arts and humanities awards
Graphic courtesy Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County. County Executive Isaiah Leggett has issued his call for nominations for 2017 County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. The is the 16th year for the awards, considered to be the most prestigious honors the county confers on “individual artists, scholars, organizations and cultural patrons.” The awards will … Read More
Alliance advocates for, supports, educates county renters
If you’re a renter in Montgomery County, you have an advocacy, education and support group on your side.
Consumer office investigating two scams
Image by Alachua County on Flickr. The county’s Office of Consumer Protection is investigating two scams recently reported to the office, according to Director Eric Friedman. The more serious of the two is a variation of a water quality scam that’s been seen in the past, while the other is a Pepco billing scam. “The door-to-door water purification scam is … Read More
Upcoming Events, June 7-15
Illustration from FiveStone Church Wednesday, June 7 Kickoff of Live Music at the Blairs, weekly series, Sonny’s Green, 1290 East-West Highway, 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 9 Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts season opener, Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd. East, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10 Public Forum on Changes to CUPF Reservation Process, Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans’ Place, 9-10:30 … Read More