County Offering Grants for Clean Water Projects
The county is offering grants from $40,000 to $100,000 to local nonprofit groups for projects designed to improve the county’s water quality and stream health, officials announced.
Takoma Park to Host Rep. Raskin Book Talk
The City of Takoma Park will host a book talk with Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) on Monday, September 12, officials announced.
County to Provide Grants to Groups Supporting Access to Abortion Care
The county will provide $1 million in grants from $50,000 to $500,000 to community-based organizations supporting the right to access abortion care in the county, County Executive Marc Elrich announced.
Area Jurisdictions Announce Labor Closings, Schedule Changes
Several jurisdictions have announced closings and scheduling changes for the Labor Day holiday Monday. Sept. 5.
Takoma Park Updates City’s Data Explorer
Takoma Park has updated the city’s Data Explorer to reflect information from the Census American Community Survey data for 2016-2020, officials announced.
Takoma Park to Hold Information Session, Caucus for City Office Candidates
The City of Takoma Park will hold an informational meeting for those interested in running for city office in the November election, according to the Takoma Insider newsletter.
Elrich Certified as Winner of Democratic Nomination for County Executive by 32 Votes
County Executive Marc Elrich has won the Democratic nomination for a chance at a second term by 32 votes over businessman David Blair.
DOT Wins Federal Grant for Purchase of Hydrogen-Fueled Buses
The county’s Department of Transportation has won a grant of nearly $15 million from the Federal Transit Administration, officials announced.
Maryland’s Tax-Free Shopping Week Begins Today
“Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week” begins today, Aug. 14, and runs through Aug. 20, various state and county officials announced.