Communities

November 17, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Affordable Housing Unit Opens in Takoma Park

Affordable housing in Montgomery County took a step forward Tuesday in Takoma Park. Various county officials, including County Executive Marc Elrich, cut the ceremonial ribbon at a 9 apartment unit owned and operated by the National Center for Children and Families.

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November 17, 2021 | Fran Murphy

On/Off Mask Mandates: Elrich Weighs In

They’re on. They’re off. They’re on again. The constantly changing status of mask-wearing has plenty of county residents confused and frustrated. We checked in with County Executive Marc Elrich to get his thoughts on the subject.

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November 17, 2021 | Collin Riviello

Several Roads, Garages Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring

More than a dozen roads and two parking garages in Silver Spring will be closed on Nov. 20 due to the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. From 6 a.m. until about 1 p.m., the following roads will be closed: North and Southbound Georgia Ave. between East-West Highway and Colesville Road Cedar Avenue between Colesville Road and […]

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November 17, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Rockville City Facilities Will Reopen to Public in January

Rockville City Hall reopens to the public on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. It has been shuttered since March 2020 due to the pandemic. “I strongly believe that employee collaboration and level of service to customers will benefit by reopening all city offices, including bringing employees back on site at City Hall,” City Manager Rob DiSpirito […]

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November 17, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Actividades para Niños el Día Libre Previo al Feriado de Acción de Gracias

El Departamento de Recreación del Condado de Montgomery brinda programación desde las 8:30 a.m. hasta las 4:00 p.m. el miércoles 24 de noviembre. Esto sigue a la resolución, aprobada por la Junta de Educación el martes 9 de noviembre, de cerrar todas las escuelas y oficinas el día antes del Día de Acción de Gracias. […]

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November 16, 2021 | Rosa Pyo

Shouk grand opening

Plant-Based, Environmentally Friendly Restaurant Shouk Opens in Rockville

The plant-based restaurant Shouk opened its third location in the area on Tuesday.  The restaurant features global street foods ranging from mushroom shawarma to pulled jackfruit BBQ. Co-founder and chef Dennis Friedman describes the restaurant as fine dining in a casual setting with an environmental mission.  Diners order from two wide touch screen kiosks  and […]

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November 16, 2021 | Travis Chase

County Introduces New Small Business Sustainability Program

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and M&T Bank are partnering on a new 10-week accelerator program that aims to help small businesses flourish. The program will allow new or minority entrepreneurs to learn aspects such as operating a business, managing finances, building credit, planning a business, and communicating digitally. “Only about half of […]

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November 16, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Buscan Voluntarios para el Desfile del Día de Acción de Gracias en Silver Spring

El condado de Montgomery invita a las personas que estén interesadas en participar en el desfile del Día de Acción de Gracias a que se ofrezcan como voluntarios. El desfile siempre busca voluntarios para ser muñecos de nieve, cascanueces y pingüinos en el desfile o para guiar globos. El Desfile de Acción de Gracias del […]

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November 16, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Regresa la Exhibición del Jardín de Luces en Brookside Gardens en Wheaton

La exhibición Garden of Lights regresará a Brookside Gardens el viernes luego de una pausa de un año, debido a la pandemia Covid-19, según Montgomery Parks. La exhibición, ahora en su 23 ° año, es una tradición de invierno en el condado. Es una experiencia al aire libre donde las familias pueden disfrutar de coloridas […]

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November 15, 2021 | Ceoli Jacoby

County Planning Team to Host Q & A on Silver Spring and Adjacent Communities Plan

The County Planning Team is meeting with community members on Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. to answer questions about the Silver Spring and Adjacent Communities Plan. The informal, virtual meeting will give stakeholders a chance to air their concerns ahead of the Dec. 2 public hearing. The Silver Spring and Adjacent Communities Plan divides the city […]

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