Council Introduces Bill Designed to Increase Police Transparency
The County Council has introduced a bill designed to increase transparency in the county’s police department by requiring certain data be collected and made available to the public.
Silver Spring Chamber Joins Effort to Oppose Tax on Digital Advertising Revenues
The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition of businesses and organizations to oppose any attempt to implement a tax on digital ad revenues in the 2021 Maryland General Assembly. “We opposed this last year in the General Assembly because we felt that, as they had said, it would be a tax not just on the people accepting advertising but also on small businesses,” said Jane Redicker, GSSCC president and CEO.
Food Production Grants Awarded to Local Organizations
Several Silver Spring-based organizations have been given grants to increase resident access to yard, patio, and community gardening supplies, space, and education, under the Montgomery County Food Council’s Resident and Community Food Production Grant Program.
Guitar Center Plans to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
California-based Guitar Center plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to the company. The plan was revealed as part of a press release announcing a Restructuring Support Agreement with creditors that includes a new $165 million equity investment. The company operates about 300 stores across the country, including seven in the Washington, D.C. area.
Report: PLNT Burger Planning Major Expansion in 2021
PLNT Burger — the vegan burger brainchild of Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn — is planning a major brick-and-mortar expansion in 2021, according to a report from VegNews.com.
County Police Arrest, Charge Domestic Violence Suspect with Multiple Offenses
County police officers responding to a report of possible domestic violence arrested Charles Evans of Easley Street and charged him with multiple offenses. The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 12 at an apartment building in the 800 block of Easley when a witness reported seeing a woman with a black eye who wanted to use a phone, and a man who appeared to be looking for her.
Councilmembers to Propose Bill Prohibiting School Resource Officers
Councilmembers Hans Riemer and Will Jawando (both D-At Large) announced plans to introduce a bill today to remove school resource officers from county schools and redirect the funding to mental health services and restorative justice training.
Old Takoma Business Association Hosting Pajamarama Event
Pajama-wearing shoppers in Takoma Park will be rewarded with discounts at participating local businesses, as part of the Old Takoma Business Association’s Pajamarama event on December 6.
Takoma Park Releases Certified Election Results; Incumbents Win
The City of Takoma Park released the certified results of the city election, confirming that all incumbents held on to their seats. Mayor Kate Stewart turned back a challenge from Roger Schlegel by a vote of 4,083–2,386 with 29 write-in votes.