County Stores Support Dry January with Special Discounts on Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) stores have discounts on non-alcoholic beverages for Dry January.
Traffic Alert: New Hampshire Ave. Resurfacing to Cause Delays Through Fall
The State Highway Administration has started a $4.6 million safety and resurfacing project on New Hampshire Ave. from Milestone Drive to Shaw Ave. in White Oak.
Montgomery County Issues Winter Salt Use Reminder
The county’s Departments of Transportation and Environmental Protection, along with WSSC Water, have introduced the 2024 Salt Wise Campaign.
Montgomery County Public Libraries and Washington Wizards Team Up for Youth Reading Challenge
Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Washington Wizards have partnered with area libraries for the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge, which runs through March 20.
Maryland Officials Release New Video of Purple Line Railcars
The Maryland Department of Transportation published a video last week showing Purple Line train cars en route to the area.
Montgomery County Offers Green Christmas Tree Disposal Solutions
After the holiday season, the county’s Department of Environmental Protection will collect live-cut trees for composting or chipping, keeping them in their natural state.
Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Advances to County Council for Approval
The Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment Planning Board Draft was approved by the county’s Planning Board at its weekly meeting on December 14.
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.