County Officials Exploring Downtown Silver Spring Police District
Montgomery County officials are exploring adding a new police district and increasing staffing to address crime in downtown Silver Spring.
Home for the Holidays Animal Adoption Event Extended Through Dec. 31
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center has extended its “Home for the Holidays” fee-waived animal adoption event through Dec. 31, officials announced.
Silver Spring Cares, CHEER Partner With County to Bring Coats to the Long Branch Community
Silver Spring Cares and CHEER are partnering with several Montgomery County agencies to host a coat drive and distribution to support the Long Branch community, County Executive Marc Elrich announced.
County Seeking Volunteers for 2023 Point-In-Time Homeless Count
The county’s Health and Human Services Department is seeking volunteers for the annual “Point-In-Time” (PIT) Street Count, to help survey unsheltered individuals and households in the overnight hours of Jan. 25, officials announced.
Montgomery Parks Seeks Community Thoughts on Use of Nature Centers
Montgomery Parks has created an online survey that asks the public for ideas on what facility hours and types of programs they would like to see in the county’s nature centers, among other information.
Newell Street to Close This Weekend for Community Gatherings
Newell Street will be closed to traffic this weekend to allow for community gatherings in honor of Veterans Day, Department of Transportation officials announced.
County Seeks High School Students to Serve as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors
The county’s Department of Transportation is seeking up to 45 high school students to serve as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors, officials announced Tuesday.
County to Launch Nation’s Largest Integrated Microgrid Powered Bus Depot
The county’s Department of Transportation is set to launch the nation’s largest — and the region’s first — integrated electric bus charging depot, officials announced.
Council Passes ZTA Reducing Setbacks for Cell Phone Antennas
The County Council on Tuesday approved a zoning text amendment intended to facilitate the adoption of 5G wireless technologies in the county.