Councilmember Hucker Organizing Potluck Dinner for Furloughed Workers

Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5) is organizing a free community potluck dinner for furloughed government employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown. The “Shutdown Social” will be held Friday, Jan. 11 in the Montgomery Blair High School cafeteria at 51 University Blvd. E. A number of local restaurants are donating food and drinks for the dinner, including All Set … Read More

Parks Seeking Comment on Nolte Community Garden Proposal

Montgomery Parks is soliciting public comments on a proposal to create a community garden on the grounds of Nolte Local Park at 200 Denver Rd. The garden would be created at the location of the current activity building, which is scheduled to be demolished this year. The department issued a Request for Proposals for reuse of the building in March … Read More

District 5 Population Grows by 6.5 Percent, Second Highest Rate in County

County Council District 5 had the second highest rate of population growth from 2010-2016, according to a new demographic report released by the county’s Planning Department. Councilmember Tom Hucker (D) represents the district, which includes the Source’s Silver Spring-Takoma Park coverage area and continues up the U.S. 29 corridor, along the border with Prince George’s County up to the Howard … Read More

Upcoming Events, Jan. 3-10

Upcoming Events

Thursday, Jan. 3 Jump Start Family Fun Night Out! with Bruce Hutton and Molly Hickman, El Golfo Restaurant, 8739 Flower Ave., $5, 5:45 and 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 B&O Railroad Station Open House, 8100 Georgia Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Workshop: Creating More Resilience, Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101, donations accepted, 1:30-3 p.m. Lighthouse Art Installation, Rhizome DC, … Read More