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.
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Takoma Police Offering $10,000 Reward in Recent Murder Case
The Takoma Park Police Department is now offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person (or people) responsible for the murder of Muhammed Hamid, according to a press release.
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.
Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery of Sunoco Gas Station
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects caught on surveillance video during a June 22 armed robbery of the Sunoco gas station in downtown Silver Spring.
Council Passes Bill to Provide Incentives to Purchase Private Security Cameras
The County Council on Tuesday approved a bill that would provide incentives in the form of rebates to property owners in certain areas of the county to purchase security cameras for homes or businesses.
Takoma Park Police Seeking Information About Missing Young Man
The Takoma Park Police Department is asking for information about a young man who’s been missing since Sunday night, according to a department press release.
Grooming Salon Owner Convicted on Animal Cruelty Charges
The owner of a pet grooming salon in the Woodmoor neighborhood of Silver Spring was convicted in District Court July 21 of 17 counts of animal cruelty, officials with Montgomery County Office of Animal Services announced.