Target to Hold Job Fairs for Stores Opening in April
Target is holding two job fairs this week to hire employees in anticipation of opening two small-format stores on April 7, the company announced.
County Releases Balancing Act Tool to Gather Budget Input
The county’s Office of Management and Budget has released “Balancing Act,” a new online tool designed to gather additional public input in the FY20 budget process now underway. The tool is an interactive simulation of the county’s estimated income sources and expenditures for FY20. Examples of incoming revenue include income, property and other taxes, state and federal aid contributions, and … Read More
County Personnel Moves This Week as Administration Transition Continues
Several high-level personnel moves took place in the county this week as the transition to County Executive Marc Elrich’s administration continues. First, Police Chief J. Thomas Manger announced that he would retire in April after 15 years of service in Montgomery County and 42 years as a police officer. “Chief Manger has set the bar high for police leadership, outstanding … Read More
Upcoming Events, Feb. 1-8
Friday, Feb. 1 Yoga for the Animals benefit for Compassion Over Killing, UP — Healing, Wellness, Adventure, 8083 Georgia Ave., 2ndFloor, minimum donation $25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Live Local Music, Cissel-Saxon American Legion Post 41, 905 Sligo Ave., 7 p.m.-midnight Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 B&O Railroad Station Open House, … Read More
County Issues Cold Emergency Alert
The county has issued a cold emergency alert until 1 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 31. Wind chill temperatures during this time are expected to dip to below zero, which can cause frostbite within 30 minutes, or lead to hypothermia, or both. The county recommends that residents stay indoors as much as possible. Anyone who must work or be outdoors for any … Read More
Paisano’s Pizza on Georgia Avenue Has Closed
Multiple tipsters are reporting that Paisano’s Pizza at 8213 Georgia Ave. has closed, apparently for good.
“Fine-Casual” Mexican Restaurant Opens in Takoma Park
Cielo Rojo, a “fine-casual” restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine, has opened at 7056 Carroll Ave.
Blood Donors Can Get Free Pound of Coffee Today
Blood donors can get a free pound of Dunkin’ coffee today by donating a pint of blood at the Montgomery County Red Cross Chapter House, 2020 East-West Highway, according to a press release.
Resource Fair Set Tomorrow for Those Affected by Shutdown
Furloughed government workers, contractors and others affected by the government shutdown can learn about assistance available to them during a resource fair tomorrow (Jan. 26).