Upcoming Events, Jan. 25-Feb. 1

Upcoming Events

Friday, Jan. 25 Montgomery Parks Speakers Series, “Engaging Diverse Audiences in Parks and Outdoor Recreation,” 8787 Georgia Ave., noon-2 p.m., RSVP The Magnificent Ten, An Art Show in Multiple Media Reception, Back Wall Gallery at Things From Egypt and Beyond, 7002 Carroll Ave., 5-7 p.m. Night of 1,000 Fridas, Various Locations in Takoma Park, 5 p.m.-midnight DC Blues Society Blues … Read More

Zoning Change Would Allow More Flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units

Zoning Change Would Allow More Flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units

Property owners in the county would have greater flexibility to add accessory dwelling units under a proposal introduced last week by Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large). Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 19-01 – Accessory Residential Units – Accessory Apartments, is intended to remove current barriers preventing homeowners from building these units. An ADU is a separate dwelling unit that is on … Read More

County Sets Schedule, Changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

The county has set its schedule of closings and other changes due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Monday, Jan. 21. All county government offices and libraries will be closed for the holiday, as will state offices and courts. The Department of Recreation’s administrative offices, senior centers and community centers will be closed. However, aquatic facilities and programs … Read More

Upcoming Events, Jan. 18-25

Upcoming Events

Friday, Jan. 18 The UnNaugural Concert, Cultural Arts Center, Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, 7995 Georgia Ave., $75 GA, $250 VIP, $10 students, 7:30 p.m. Carroll Café presents Richie and Rosie, Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St. N.W. $18-$20, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Improv Comedy Night, The Highwood Theatre, 914 Silver Spring Ave., $11, 8-9:30 p.m. Opening Night, ”A Gentleman’s Guide to … Read More