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April 5, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Takoma Park Police Collecting Expired, Unused Prescription Medicines

Takoma Park Police Department will collect expired and unused prescription medicine as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 24. Drugs can be dropped off at the police department, located at 7500 Maple Avenue, in the first floor lobby. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days […]

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November 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Begins Fall Leaves Pickup This Week (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Division of Highway Services (DHS) begins its annual collection of leaves in the vacuum leaf collection district this week. DHS provides two collections on every district street during the fall. A third collection may also be provided on an as-needed basis. The leaf vacuum collection district is bounded by […]

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April 4, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, April 4, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, April 4, in Montgomery County: 1. Kindergarten orientation begins this week at Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park. For a list of upcoming kindergarten orientation sessions at other elementary schools, visit the Montgomery County Public Schools district’s website, here. 2. Are you over 50 and looking for […]

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November 2, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 2, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 2, in Montgomery County, Maryland: 1. There is no school for Montgomery County Public Schools students today. It is a Professional Day for teachers. 2. The Monroe Street entrance to the Montgomery County Circuit Court is closing today for construction and will not be reopened until […]

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February 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

Residents Learn a New Language at MCPL’s Conversation Clubs (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Learning a new language can be difficult, but Montgomery County residents can participate in conversation clubs throughout Montgomery County Public Libraries to practice English or Spanish. Residents and volunteers sat around the table to learn English and American culture by sharing experiences and asking questions at the Quince Orchard Library in Gaithersburg. This conversation program […]

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February 23, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Learning a New Language at MCPL’s Conversation Clubs

Learning a new language can be difficult. Residents in Montgomery County, however, can participate in conversation clubs hosted at county libraries.This program is offered in English and Spanish where people can practice a new language in an “informal” and “friendly” environment. “Everyone is welcome and registration is not required. These sessions are discussions led by […]

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December 30, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Trash/Recycling Collection Continues in MoCo Despite Strike

Montgomery County officials are continuing to remind residents to put out their trash and recycling for pickup despite the strike at Unity Disposal and Recycling, LLC. In a news release dated Dec. 30, officials advised residents in the areas affected by the strike to have recyclables and trash out by 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. […]

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December 29, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Residents in Trash/Recycling Areas Affected By Strike Advised to Put Items Out on Dec. 30

The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services (DSWS) reminds residents scheduled for trash and recycling collections in the areas affected by the strike at Unity Disposal and Recycling LLC, to put their trash and recyclables out by 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30. According to a DSWS news release, the trash company is still […]

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December 29, 2014 | Staff Writer

Trash Strike Continues, The Impact in Montgomery County Described as “Minimal”

UPDATED 12-29-14 The Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste Services (Department of Environmental Protection) is reminding residents scheduled for trash and recycling collections in the areas affected by the strike at Unity Disposal and Recycling LLC, to put their trash and recyclables out by 7 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 29. Residents in the affected areas […]

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October 14, 2014 | Krista Brick

Rockville Leaf Collection to Begin Oct. 20

The City of Rockville will vacuum leaves from neighborhood curbs in two cycles, beginning Monday, Oct. 20. Residents should rake leaves into the gutter or immediately adjacent to the pavement if no curb or gutter exists. Leaves can be raked anytime immediately before or during collection week. DO: Place leaves at the curb by 6 […]

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