County Minimum Wage Workers Get Pay Increase
The county’s minimum wage workers will start the new workweek with a three-tiered increase in the hourly rates that went into effect July 1.
Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk Reopens With Revamped Hot Food Menu
Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk has reopened with a revamped hot food menu.
County DOT Looking for Bike Donations to Bike Match Program
The county’s Department of Transportation is collecting donated unused or extra bicycles in good condition to be distributed to residents who live or work in the county who have requested one.
Ride On, Metrobus Introduce Courtesy Stop Programs
Ride On and Metro are introducing night-time courtesy stop programs to help passengers feel more secure using the bus in late night hours, the agencies announced.
Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk: “We Are Temporarily Closed for Refurbishing”
The mysterious closure of Tropics Ice Cream & Jerk has been solved, as the shop’s window now displays a sign reading, “We are temporarily closed for refurbishing.”
Governments, Agencies Announce Schedule Changes for Juneteenth Holiday
Local governments and agencies have announced closings and schedule changes for the federal Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 19.
Gene Lynch Park to be Dedicated Saturday
Gene Lynch Park in downtown Silver Spring will be officially dedicated in a ceremony Saturday afternoon, county officials announced.
Governments, Agencies Announce Holiday Closings and Schedule Changes
Local government and agencies have released their closings and schedule changes for the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 29.
Takoma Park to Host “Wellspring of Poetry” Reading
Takoma Park will host a “Wellspring of Poetry” reading on June 1, city officials announced.
Council Appoints New Planning Board Chair, Commissioner
The County Council appointed Artie L. Harris Jr. as Planning Board chair and Josh Linden as commissioner, rounding out the five-person board at its Tuesday meeting.
Council Votes to Raise Recordation Tax to Add Funding for Construction, Rental Assistance
The County Council yesterday voted to raise a tax rate in order to provide additional funding for Montgomery County Schools construction and capital projects, as well as increase funding for rental assistance.
Takoma Park Seeking EV Street Sweeper Names in “SweeperStakes” Contest
Calling all Boaty McBoatface fans — Takoma Park needs your help naming its new all-electric street sweeper vehicle.