County Council Approves Downtown Silver Spring Plan
The County Council unanimously voted to pass a resolution to approve the Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities plan at its Thursday meeting.
UPDATED: Council Passes FY2023 Operating Budget, Includes Ride On Fare Increase
The County Council yesterday passed the FY2023 operating budget that includes a provision to raise the fee for most Ride On buses to $1, effective in July.
Council Appoints Rubin to Full Term on Planning Board
The County Council appointed Carol Rubin to a full four-year term on the county’s Planning Board at its Thursday meeting.
Montgomery Blair High to Get Wellness Center After Vote to Fund Additional Centers
Montgomery Blair High School is in line to receive a High School Wellness Center following the County Council’s passage yesterday of special appropriations to fund HSWCs in all county high schools.
County Council to Vote on Additional Funding for COVID Response
The County Council plans to vote today (April 5) on a supplemental appropriation to the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services to cover additional COVID-19 costs not included in the original Fiscal Year 2022 budget.
New York City Media Company Begins Installing Interactive Broadcasting Kiosks at Flash Stations
Smart City Media, a New York City-based media and technology company, has begun installing CityPost interactive broadcasting kiosks under a franchise agreement with Montgomery County.
Council Approves Funding for Sewer Improvements at Old Silver Spring Library Site
The County Council yesterday unanimously approved a special appropriation for planning, design, and construction of sewer capacity improvements for the county-owned parcel that formerly housed the Silver Spring Library at 8901 and 8907 Colesville Rd.
County Council Intends to Return to In-Person Meetings Today
The County Council announced its intention to return to in-person council meetings today (March 15) at the council’s Rockville office building.
Council Passes Bill to Require Establishments to Offer Healthy Children’s Meal Option
The County Council this week passed a law to require food service establishments to offer one healthy option for children’s meals to help combat childhood obesity.