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April 29, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Condado Revisa un Estudio Destinado a Ayudar a Los Negocios Operados Por Minorías

En Silver Spring, Wheaton y Takoma-Langley Crossroads, hay 279 negocios operados por minorías, que crean 1,400 puestos de trabajo y aproximadamente $138 millones en ingresos. El Departamento de Planificación del Condado de Montgomery, que forma parte de la Comisión de Planificación y Parques de la Capital Nacional de Maryland, acaba de publicar un estudio para […]

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April 29, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

‘Nature on Wheels’ Coming to a Park Near You

Nature on Wheels, a mobile nature center and science field station, will make its first stop at Acorn Park in Silver Spring on Friday, announced Montgomery Parks, which is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The mobile station is equipped with field research and presentation tools, mobile displays and other activities. Park […]

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April 27, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

County Planning Board Reviews Study Aimed at Helping Minority-Owned Businesses

In Silver Spring, Wheaton and the Takoma-Langley Crossroads, there are 279 diverse retailers, creating 1,400 jobs and approximately $138 million in revenue. The Montgomery County Planning Department, which is part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, just released a study to determine how the county can strengthen these minority-owned businesses. In each of […]

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April 22, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Montgomery Parks Receives $1.6 Million from State to Improve Parks

Montgomery Parks, which is a part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, received $1.63 million in bond bill funding from the state to pay for trail and bridge projects, playground replacements and Americans with Disabilities enhancements. “I am thrilled that our state legislators successfully secured millions in state aid for critical park projects,” […]

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April 15, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

New Mural Showcasing Wheaton’s Diversity Will Debut in July

A vivid mural featuring multicultural dancers will be displayed outside the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s headquarters on Reedie Drive in Wheaton. It is expected to debut in July. The winning mural was selected by an online community vote in March in which 11,703 votes were cast for three different mural designs, according to […]

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October 23, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Planning Commission Sends Its Concerns on I-270, 495 Road Widening to State

During the Oct. 21 Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission meeting, board members reiterated their “major concerns” with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s Managed Lanes Study for I-495 and I-270. Its final comments, including a long list of what M-NCPPC considers “serious deficiencies,” will be sent to the SHA by Nov. 6, […]

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October 16, 2020 | Reid Flumbaum

Montgomery County’s First Regional Park Turns 60

2020 marks 60 years since the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Montgomery County, broke ground on Wheaton Regional Park, the county’s first regional park, The M-NCPPC, alongside the Montgomery County Council, officially established the park in 1960, with a grand opening in May of 1961. The park was developed from land already owned […]

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November 20, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Five Things to Know for Nov. 20 in Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, Nov. 20 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Updates on 495 and 270 Managed Lanes Study: At 10 a.m., The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) will be briefed about updates to the Interstates 495 and 270 managed lanes study by the Maryland Department of Transportation State […]

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June 5, 2017 | Staff Writer

New Project Expected to Boost Wheaton’s Downtown Economy

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined other county leaders during the Taste of Wheaton on Sunday to break ground for the Wheaton Revitalization Project, according to a news release. “The Wheaton revitalization project includes offices, retail and a new Town Square to help make Wheaton an even more dynamic urban community,” Leggett released in a statement. […]

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October 28, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

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Montgomery Parks Looking to Expand Deer Management Program (PHOTO)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission launched its fall 2015 and winter 2016 deer management operations this week and Montgomery Parks is seeking to expand the program to two additional parks in the county: Muddy Branch Stream Valley Park, Unit 1, Darnestown/Travillah Rock Creek Stream Valley Park, Unit 2 (Stoneybrook Dr. to Connecticut Ave.), […]

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