Council Passes ZTA Reducing Setbacks for Cell Phone Antennas
The County Council on Tuesday approved a zoning text amendment intended to facilitate the adoption of 5G wireless technologies in the county.
Council Unanimously Approves Thrive Montgomery 2050 Plan
The County Council voted unanimously on a resolution to approve the Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan designed to guide planning and growth for the next 30 years.
Taylor Johnson Is Takoma Park’s New Poet Laureate
Takoma Park has appointed Taylor Johnson as its new poet laureate, officials announced earlier this month.
BLC to Hold Alcohol License Hearing for Sports, Hookah Lounge on Bonifant
The county’s Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing Thursday, Oct. 20 on the application for an alcohol license for Ivela Sports Lounge & Hookah Bar, according to public records.
Takoma Park City Manager Inducted Into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
Takoma Park city manager Jamal Fox has been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who biographical registry, officials announced.
County Seeking Public Comment on Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center
The county is seeking public comment on the upcoming Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center, which is scheduled to open next year in downtown Silver Spring.
MCEDC Launches Marketing Campaign to Attract, Retain Businesses
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation has launched a million-dollar marketing campaign both to retain existing county businesses and attract new ones from the Eastern Seaboard to the county, officials announced.
Takoma Park Library to Open at Temporary Location on October 19
A temporary location of the Takoma Park Library is set to open at 7505 New Hampshire Ave. on Wednesday, October 19, officials announced.
Council Looking for Applications for Acting Chair, Members of Planning Board
The County Council is looking for applicants to serve as temporary acting chair and commissioners on the Planning Board following this week’s resignations of all five members.