Maryland’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15 in 2024
Maryland is set to increase its minimum wage to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024, aligning with 21 other states that are also set to raise minimum wages to $15 or higher in the new year.
Mail Truck Driver Receives Highest Award From National Safety Council
Silver Spring mail truck driver Carter Scott has received the National Safety Council’s Million Mile Award for his exceptional safety record.
Long Branch Library, Parks to Receive Over $800,000 in Grants
Over $800,000 in grants will be presented today for facility improvements at the library and parks in Long Branch.
Police: Refrain From Reserving Public Road Parking
Police in Takoma Park are urging residents to not save parking spaces on public roads.
Thrive Montgomery 2050 Wins Sustainable Growth Award
The county’s Planning Department has been awarded the Sustainable Growth Award for Thrive Montgomery 2050 from the Maryland Department of Planning.
Montgomery Parks Seeks Public Restroom Pilot Feedback
Montgomery Parks is asking for public feedback on a high-tech public restroom installed at Flower Avenue Urban Park in Silver Spring.
Part of Sligo Creek Parkway to Temporarily Close Wednesday
Montgomery Parks wants to inform drivers and pedestrians that a section of Sligo Creek Parkway in Silver Spring will be closed on Wednesday for tree removal.
Takoma Park Mayor: Motorkat Bomb Threat “Sent a Shockwave Through Our Community”
Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy has released a statement in response to a bomb threat directed at Motorkat during a planned drag brunch and storytime event on Saturday morning.
Decorated Winter Holiday “Flash Lights” Buses Return
The county’s Department of Transportation has brought back its “Flash Lights” buses for the winter holiday season.