Montgomery County Police Secures $500K Federal Grant To Fight Opioid and Firearm Crimes
Montgomery County Police recently received a $499,993 competitive Federal grant to tackle the opioid epidemic and firearm-related challenges.
Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District Seeks Applicants for Advisory Group
The Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District seeks applicants for Advisory Group vacancies.
Opioid Deaths Spur Push for Kids to Carry Naloxone
Currently, a disparate and ambiguous set of district-level policies has created confusion on the role students may play in preventing opioid deaths among their peers. But a bill before the Maryland General Assembly aims to provide a clear and uniform set of standards.
Lawmakers Work Toward Solution on Juvenile Justice
Sen. Will Smith, D-Montgomery County, said that lawmakers will “do whatever makes sense to ensure that, obviously, our youth have the supports to succeed and public safety is upheld.”
Councilmembers Vote to Loosen Parking Requirements Near Public Transit Stations
The Montgomery County Council voted on a bill Tuesday that would eliminate parking requirements for newly constructed residential developments near public transit stations.
Winter 2027 Set as New Target for Purple Line Debut, Confirm Transportation Officials
Maryland transportation officials announced plans to seek approval for up to $425 million in payments related to delays in the Purple Line project, pushing back the light rail line’s opening to winter 2027.
Key Developments: United Therapeutics’ Downtown Expansion Triggers DOT Virtual Hearing
The county’s Department of Transportation has scheduled a virtual hearing for March 14 to discuss the potential future of the Spring-Cameron Garage in downtown Silver Spring.
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center Opens to Serve the Community
The long-awaited Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center held its opening ceremony on Saturday and featured remarks from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Andrew Friedson, among others.
Montgomery County Gun Buyback: Interfaith GVP Network Aims to Hit $30,000 Goal by April 20
The D.C. Area Interfaith GVP Network is collaborating with the Montgomery County Sheriff and State’s Attorney to organize a gun buyback event on April 20 in Germantown.