“Accidental Candidate” Reveals His Planning Priorities

Posted by Mike Diegel | Nov 15, 2019 | Park and Planning, People, Profiles | 0 |

The newest commissioner on the Montgomery County Planning Board refers to himself as “the accidental candidate” when talking about his appointment. Partap Verma, who joined the board in July, looks at this as a natural transformation from work he began after moving to the Forest Glen area in 2013. His priorities include pedestrian safety, affordable housing, and the upcoming Silver Spring master plan process.

Upcoming Events, Oct. 18–25

Posted by Mike Diegel | Oct 17, 2019 | Events, Nonprofits | 0 |

There is no shortage of opportunities for civic or charitable involvement this week. The Victim’s Rights Foundation and Passion4Learning are both holding gala celebrations, while there are fundraisers planned for WOWD Radio and Shepherd’s Table and Takoma Park Library’s fall sale. On the civic side, there are meetings about saving trees in downtown Silver Spring, PEPCO’s ongoing work, and the Countywide Pedestrian Master Plan.

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“Accidental Candidate” Reveals His Planning Priorities

Upcoming Events, Oct. 18–25

Takoma Park Folk Festival (TPFF)

Council Bans Smoking in Some Outdoor Seating Areas

Northwood Students’ Suicide Prevention PSAs to Air in Local Theaters

Blood Donors Can Get Free Pound of Coffee Today

Gandhi Brigade to Premiere Newest Student-Produced Documentary

Local Churches to Hold Voter Registration Drive Sunday

Jubilee Voices to Headline Talbot Avenue Bridge Centennial Celebration

County Offering Grants to Assist with Food Security Issues

Local Nonprofit Adds Three Executives to Staff

My Neighbor was Murdered on Monday

Children Invited to Take Kindness Challenge This Month

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