Zoning change could speed up county’s review process for biohealth facilities
Further changes in review process, financial incentives considered
2021
Tens of thousands of people scoop up take-home coronavirus test kits in first week
Officials expect to have more limited test distribution at sites next week due to demand
Gaithersburg woman charged in connection with December shooting
Police allege she was with a man who shot a Germantown man in head
Purple Line project will open four-and-a-half years later and cost another $1.4 billion, state estimates
Project has been delayed over disputes with prior contractor
Toomey has concerns about Raskin as top Fed regulator
Plus: Library system cancels Saturday’s in-person comic convention events; COVID-19 forces county alcohol stores to scale back hours
County executive candidates debate housing, renter protections in online forum
County executive candidates debate housing, renter protections in online forum
County working to set up more COVID-19 testing options
Germantown will have mass testing site; libraries will offer take-home tests
Amici Miei Ristorante in Rockville has permanently closed
Owner cites financial challenges from pandemic
Man fatally shot by officers in Silver Spring identified by AG’s office
Four Montgomery County officers who fired shots were also identified
Montgomery County hits three-decade high for homicides
There had been 35 through Thursday, according to police
Opinion: Advocacy is good, but a plan to combat climate change takes time, effort
Passionate protesters need perspective
Bank teller recognizes armed robber who lowers face mask, police say
Plus: Nebel Street Homeless Shelter project delayed; Along Purple Line, worries about higher rents
Elrich administration unveils vaccine passport proposal for businesses
If Board of Health acts by then, proposal would take effect Jan. 21
Man facing arson charges related to multiple fires, attempts in Silver Spring area
Places included bank, gas stations, according to Fire & Rescue official
Recent crimes at schools renew debate over stationing police officers there
Some say officers help keep schools safe, but critics want mental health focus instead
With new year coming, pandemic-related issues paramount for County Council leadership
Council will also work on environmental, economic development measures
Property values up about 11% in latest Montgomery County reassessment
Residential properties up, on average, slightly more than commercial properties
UPDATED: MCPS holding to plan for in-person learning as classes resume in January
Officials still reviewing updated isolation guidance from CDC
Ten Montgomery County eateries that opened in 2021
Despite continuation of pandemic, business improved from 2020
Library system to delay restoration of Sunday hours
Plus: Residents encouraged to fill out community survey; Animal rescue experiencing overflow of pregnant dogs, puppies
