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Daniels Dam on the Patapsco River heading for removal: ‘The last piece of this puzzle’
With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated $1.8 million in federal funding for the planning and permitting process to begin. The funding will go to American Rivers, a nonprofit ...
Howard County proposes establishing Office of Inspector General to instill accountability
BALTIMORE -- There's an effort to bring more accountability in Howard County by establishing an Office of Inspector General.Two bills were introduced earlier this month, but Monday night was the first time the public could share their thoughts about it.Howard County Council Vice Chair Liz Walsh said the proposed OIG is modeled after the Baltimore City and Baltimore County inspectors general.Both of those inspectors general, Isabel Cummings and Kelly Madigan, respectively, support Walsh's bills.Still, there seem to be questions of how an inspector general in Howard County would act.Council bills 47 and 48 will create an independent watchdog, according to...
Community Action Council of Howard County receives $1.25M through Solar Energy Equity Program
Community Action Council of Howard County is one of four organizations that received a grant through the state’s Solar Energy Equity Program. The nonprofit agency received a $1.25 million grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. Gary Christopher, director of weatherization at CAC, said the organization applied for the grant because it lines up with its mission to “diminish poverty and ...
Water Main Break Closes 355 in Both Directions
5:20pm Update: Emergency utility work blocks both directions of Frederick Rd (MD 355) at Professional Drive. This may be an extended incident. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. Montgomery County Police have issued a traffic alert for Professional Drive being closed at N. Frederick Ave. (355) in Gaithersburg due to...
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
No-Questions-Asked Gun Buyback Event Set for August; $100 and $200 Gift Cards Offered in Exchange for Guns
The Rockville City Police Department has announced a gun buyback event for Saturday, August 17, at RedGate Park (14500 Avery Road). Participants will receive a $100 Visa gift card for functional handguns, rifles, and shotguns, and $200 in Visa gift cards for functional assault-style weapons and privately manufactured firearms (ghost guns). Over 300 hundred guns were turned in at the two previous gun buyback events in Rockville.
University Of Maryland Agrees To Pay $500,000 To Resolve Allegations That It Failed To Disclose Foreign Research Support In Grant Proposal
Baltimore, Maryland – The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to disclose current and pending support from foreign sources for faculty members who were principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs of federal research grant proposals.
Montgomery County Schools superintendent apologizes for handing of Virtual Academy program
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The fight continues to save Montgomery County's Virtual Academy. The online learning program is not in next year's public school budget. For months, we've been hearing from parents hoping to change that. On Tuesday, those parents made their appeal directly to the new superintendent, Dr. Thomas...
Over 3,000 Native Trees and Plants Added in Landmark Conservation Effort
Howard EcoWorks kicked off the spring and early summer of 2024 with major conservation efforts around Baltimore and Howard Counties. This work was largely focused on urban and underserved areas of the region. EcoWorks’ crews planted 585 native trees and shrubs along with 2,605 native perennials such as wildflowers, sedges, and ferns. These projects are restoring natural environments and habitats while tackling climate resiliency.
House struck by lightning, trees down after storms move through DMV area
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A house was struck by lightning and several trees are down after storms moved through the DMV region Monday evening. Montgomery County Fire and EMS officials said crews responded to the 14800 block of Braemar Crescent Way in Gaithersburg around 5:20 p.m. after a home was struck by lightning.
Former Famous Dave’s/Diya Bistro Location to Be Demolished; Application For 297-Unit Building Is In
The building that was home to Famous Dave’s and Diya Bistro at 917 Quince Orchard Rd in Gaithersburg is set to be demolished. it has been fenced off for a while, with signage for Monocacy Custom Services (Excavation and Demolition) up on the fence. Last month we reported that an amendment to the Schematic Development Plan (SDP) was filed, requesting to construct 297 unit multi-family building on the corner of Quince Orchard Rd and Great Seneca Highway.
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