County to Hold Webinars on Second Round of Retail Rental Assistance
The county will hold two webinars next week to provide information about the second round of the Small Business Rental Assistance grant program, officials announced.
TESS Community Action Center Moves to New Offices
The Takoma-East Silver Spring Community Action Center has moved from Piney Branch Road to new offices at 8703 Flower Ave., officials announced.
County Launches Preregistration Survey for Monkeypox Vaccine
The county’s public health officials have launched a preregistration survey to help determine who is interested in getting an appointment for a monkeypox (MPX) vaccination, according to an announcement.
Long Branch Library Closed for HVAC Repairs
The Long Branch library at 8800 Garland Ave. is temporarily closed as of today (Aug. 4) for repairs to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, officials announced.
County Receives Grant to Expand Broadband in Underserved Areas
Montgomery County has received a grant from the Internet Society to expand broadband access in underserved areas of the county, according to a press release.
Ride On to Begin Collecting Fares Again on Monday, Aug. 1
The county’s Department of Transportation Ride On system will once again collect fares beginning tomorrow, Aug. 1, according to several announcements and social media posts from the DOT.
County Reopens Applications for COVID-19 Rent Relief
The county has reopened applications for COVID-19 rent from county renters who didn’t complete a previously submitted application, or want to submit a new application for review, officials announced.
DOT Announces “Fare Share” Program to Assist with Employee Commuter Benefit
Employers in Montgomery County can now add an employee benefit for certain commuting workers via the “Fare Share” program from the county’s Department of Transportation, officials announced.
County DEP Launches Campaign to Reduce Food Waste
The county’s Department of Environmental Protection has launched a new public information campaign designed to lower the amount of wasted food tossed each year by residents, businesses and organizations, officials announced.