SILVER SPRING—The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board met on March 11 to hear reports from Montgomery County’s new Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine and Emil Wolanin from the Department of …
County Residents concerned with weather worsening roads
ROCKVILLE – Lynn Metzger was driving home from work when she spotted two potholes that she said were “deep and could do significant damage to your car.” The Silver Spring resident was driving on…
County continues filling open cabinet positions
ROCKVILLE – Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich appointed two heads of departments, whom the county council approved on Jan. 31. One position will be filled by a county employee already in the sam…
Takoma Park City Council considers emergency plan
TAKOMA PARK — Takoma Park residents can be assured that their elected officials have a plan in place in the event an emergency strikes the city. Reviewed by the City Council on Feb. 6, the city’s Emer…
Takoma Park City Council enacts permitting process for cell antennas
TAKOMA PARK — Anticipating the deployment of small cell antennas in the city, the Takoma Park City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to enact a permitting process for the new technology. “The purpos…
Takoma Park Police Chief reflects on “whirlwind” first year
Having completed his first year as the chief of the Takoma Park City Police Department, Antonio DeVaul called his tenure “a whirlwind.” “I’m happy to be in Takoma Park; we have more work in progress, …
Takoma Park lays out priorities with state delegates
TAKOMA PARK — The Takoma Park City Council outlined its legislative priorities Wednesday before the District 20 Maryland Legislative Delegation. “We have an incredibly strong delegation, and from thei…
Takoma Park City Council reviews real property tax
By Nickolai Sukharev @Nickolaiss TAKOMA PARK — Eight months after voting to eliminate the personal property tax, otherwise known as the inventory tax, the Takoma Park City Council is reviewing ways to…
Takoma Park votes on new legislation
TAKOMA PARK — The Takoma Park City Council moved closer to resolving the placement of small cell antennas and the designation of Takoma Junction development funds for public housing Wednesday evening.…
Elrich holds final listening session before inauguration
TAKOMA PARK — With a new County administration taking office Dec. 1, residents had the opportunity to relay their concerns to County Executive-elect Marc Elrich during a listening session, Saturday, a…