Elrich Plans Virtual Roundtable on Public Safety Task Force Report

County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a virtual roundtable discussion next week on the recommendations contained in the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Report released yesterday. Elrich appointed a group of 45 volunteer community members, 35 county representatives, and technical consultants last year. The task force was asked to address social and racial injustices in the county and to make recommendations about how to deliver services more equitably.

Blair Student Wins Rep. Raskin’s 2020 App Challenge

A Montgomery Blair High School student and his collaborator have been named the winners of his 2020 Congressional App Challenge, U.S Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-District 8) announced. Kevin Xu, a senior at Montgomery Blair High School, and development partner Leon Si, a junior at Victoria Park Collegiate Institute Ontario, created Tabulo, a free education app to assist teachers by allowing them to use a virtual whiteboard.

County Offering Grants up to $1,000 for Neighborhood Events

Montgomery County will again offer matching grants of up to $1,000 to help fund neighborhood events, according to an announcement from Silver Spring Regional Services Center Director Reemberto Rodriguez. Neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant groups, civic groups and similar organizations are eligible to apply to help fund events and activities that “promote community engagement, encourage capacity building, networking and stimulate the local economy,” according to the message.

Silver Spring Company Closes on $17 Million Funding Round

Truebill, a Silver Spring financial services company founded by three brothers who attended Montgomery Blair High School, today announced the company has closed on a $17 million Series 3 round of funding. The funding was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with existing investors Eldridge Industries, Cota Capital, Firebolt Ventures, and Day One Ventures participating as well. This round brings the total amount the company has raised to $40 million.