Council committee supports proposal to help agritourism
Businesses would be exempt from plat fee before building permit
Government
Mass vaccination site in Germantown will close July 2
New site will open at upcounty regional services center July 6
Council will investigate complaints about county’s airpark
Residents nearby complained about noise, safety at meeting Wednesday
County leaders tout climate action plan as one of nation’s most aspirational
Public, private sector must jointly work toward zero emissions, officials say
Sayles seeking County Council seat as Gaithersburg political landscape shifts
Sesma also not running for re-election to City Council
Former DNC chair Perez launches bid for governor
Plus: Car does donuts in downtown Silver Spring as crowd blocks traffic; DOT says vote to remove highway widening imperils other projects
Feedback on county policing bills includes ideas for amendments
Some supporters want more accountability measures
Hartman named to new administrative position to improve ties to County Council
Was director of county services for Bethesda/Chevy Chase region
MCPS administrator who moved to Georgia will retire
Plus: Mental health law named for Raskin’s late son to take effect; Baron announces run for governor
Inspector general finds flaws in some of county’s contract awards
Watchdog report expands on findings of MCPS’ school bus camera program
Mercury regulator bill amended to include older buildings
Measure is a response to 2016 fatal explosion in Silver Spring
Nearly $2.3 million distributed in rental assistance
County has received more than 6,600 applications
County chooses new names for Potomac streets, will no longer honor Confederate leaders
New names commemorate prominent Black community members
Rockville pet store one of two charged with illegally selling dogs
State does not allow retail puppy, kitten sales
Supporters, opponents of county’s proposed master plan get chance to speak
Council considering first update in about 50 years
‘20 is Plenty’ speed limit initiative begins on five county roads
The program lowers speed limits to 20 miles per hour to encourage bicycle and pedestrian safety awareness
Silver Spring attorney files for Montgomery County state’s attorney race
Mireku-North is the second person to challenge incumbent McCarthy
Glass emphasizes impact of climate change in regional plan amendment
Environmental review accelerated for some transportation projects
Ledecky wins her shortest, longest races at Olympic trials
Plus: Animal Services, Adoption Center to fully resume operations; With crisis counselors hailed as police alternatives, some say burden is too heavy
Elrich urges Hogan to keep evictions moratorium in place longer
Moratorium included in grace period on lifting state of emergency
