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Between Dec. 3rd and 5th, 30 airbags were stolen from vehicles in Bethesda, police spokeswoman Sgt. Rebecca Innocenti told Bethesda Beat on Thursday
17 were taken on Battery Lane alone
The County Council is also considering bills on preventing rental discrimination and the replacement of mercury service regulators.
Council also considering bills on mercury regulators, rental discrimination
The switch to the new system will occur in phases, the first of which is scheduled to begin Jan. 4.
New system will cover nearly 99% of county; Police might encrypt channels
Eric Mueller, 42, has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor
He has been with the department almost 20 years
Montgomery County restaurateurs say they need help from various levels of government, as they brace for a possible winter without being allowed to have indoor customers
Heated tents coming to Bethesda Streetery sites
The building that formerly housed Faryab Afghan Cuisine is for sale, according to an area landlord who is facilitating the transaction
Restaurant closed in February, according to real estate firm representative
The two days in which Montgomery County has added the most COVID-19 cases have been within the past week
County added 544 cases on Thursday
Some Maryland lawmakers are calling for millions in refunds for taxpayers after the state miscalculated a tax credit for homeowners. http://ow.ly/BFdP50CHUcQ
Some Maryland lawmakers are calling for millions in refunds for taxpayers after the state miscalculated a tax credit for homeowners.
The tighter standards follow the ethics violation and resignation of the county's former chief administrative officer.
Tighter standards follow violation, resignation of former chief administrative officer
Montgomery County Public Schools has spent more than $7 million on supplies related to its preparations to reopen buildings.
District has purchased 2.6 million masks, 18 million pairs of gloves
Montgomery County police have charged Leon Anthony Johnson Jr., 55, of Aspen Hill, with inappropriately touching girls in August and September https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/police-fire/driving-instructor-charged-with-inappropriately-touching-woman-girl-during-lessons/
Incidents occurred in August and September, police said
Proposed restrictions could also decrease capacity for large retail stores, sports and religious facilities.
Capacity could also decrease for large retail stores, sports, religious facilities
Notable homes sold in the past week.
Notable homes sold in the past week
Roughly one out of every 28 Montgomery County residents has tested positive for COVID-19, according to state data.
About 1 of every 28.2 of Montgomery County's 1.05 million residents has tested positive for COVID-19. The state rate is about 1 out of every 27 residents.
The Block food hall in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development received a warning from Montgomery County’s health department last weekend when inspectors found the eatery was open after 10 p.m.
Hookah bar fined for allowing smoking indoors
The county also projected an improved tax-revenue shortfall of $163 million for fiscal year 2022.
Projected $163M shortfall for fiscal year 2022 also better than expected
Doses of the highly anticipated coronavirus vaccine could start arriving in Maryland as soon as next week, with the first shots reserved for hospital workers and nursing home residents and employees.
Distribution of 50,700 doses of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could begin as soon as Monday, with 104,300 doses of a Moderna vaccine arriving a week later.
“All of that soil is added on top of the root system of that tree and it basically kills those roots that were under there. And the tree has to regenerate it in another part of the root system, and that takes a lot of energy,” said arborist Keith Pitchford
One thinks construction grading in 1970s weakened root system, base
County Executive Marc Elrich didn't support the tax revenue decrease under the bill.
County executive didn’t support tax revenue decrease
Three-fifths of Montgomery County Public Schools students will remain in a virtual-only model for the second semester, according to the final results of a questionnaire sent to families.
About three-fifths of MCPS students will continue learning virtually during the second semester of the academic year, according to survey results.
Kelly Elizabeth Vanaman, 34, of Frederick, police said, was fatally struck when she had stopped and got out of her SUV after hitting debris
Police say she had been walking toward another motorist
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman said he doesn't agree with the state requirements. "In fact, not only do I think that our ordinance effectively serves our community’s needs, it makes more sense and strikes a better balance than the state model,” he said.
Mayor says state has overreached in requirements for municipalities
Montgomery County has reported at least one COVID-19 death for 37 consecutive days
Montgomery County has reported at least one confirmed death from the coronavirus every day since Nov. 2, according to state and county data.
Police say officers stopped a vehicle on southbound I-270 and Sam Eig Highway for a traffic violation, but when an officer approached the vehicle, it took off, then crashed
After a vehicle was stopped at southbound I-270 and Sam Eig Highway for a traffic violation, the driver took off, then crashed on Washingtonian Boulevard.
Council Member Will Jawando is also proposing a bill that would prevent price gouging of renters near transit.
Another bill by Jawando would prevent price gouging of renters near transit
At least 65 homeowners might need to change their addresses as part of the renaming project.
At least 65 home addresses could change
Some local leaders concerned about students struggling with virtual classes during the COVID-19 pandemic have suggested that new countywide restrictions could expedite school reopenings.
Approaching nine months since the coronavirus pandemic closed Montgomery County Public Schools, some leaders say new restrictions could help schools reopen.
Police said Croix Jackson, 19, of Washington, D.C., has been charged with robbing someone at gunpoint who was going to sell him a PlayStation 5 video game system
Police say ‘exchange zones’ at police stations allow safe transactions
In a message to community members, Montgomery County Public Schools announced it will not begin offering in-person sports this week as COVID-19 cases surge across the state.
Plus: COVID-19 ‘outbreaks’ at two private schools; Timeline set for next student school board member election
Spice Street, an Indian restaurant in downtown Silver Spring, is opening on Wednesday and will initially offer only carryout and delivery
Indian restaurant will initially open for carryout, delivery
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities account for 48% of the county's COVID-19 related confirmed deaths and 9% of known cases.
Residents, staff account for 48% of county’s deaths
Through the first seven days of December, Montgomery County has added an average of 436 new cases of COVID-19 each day. http://ow.ly/uqD550CELWY
451 cases and eight confirmed deaths added Monday
The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, Ingleside at King Farm and Maplewood Park Place have all been named to U.S News and World Report's list of best nursing homes
Plus: Bethesda’s Eat the Change launching first product; Montgomery County agencies launching retail and dining directory
Santa Claus will travel through the county on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Wednesday as part of the Montgomery County police department’s annual effort to benefit The Children’s Inn at National Institute of Health. http://ow.ly/m3l150CEEmc
Santa Claus will travel through the county on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Wednesday, ending up at The Children’s Inn at NIH in Bethesda.
"To put things bluntly, Montgomery County is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. ... There is no simple solution to this problem."
Recent changes to laws, policies show promise in unleashing supply
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The Stanley Cup has made multiple appearances in Bethesda over the past week and a half. Here's what residents had to say about its latest apperance (with Capital defenseman John Carlson) at Bethesda Row on July 4: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/Stanley-Cup-Comes-to-Bethesda-Lane/
The number of voters who cast ballots early in Montgomery County was nearly double the number in 2014: http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/Early-Voting-Numbers-Nearly-Double-in-Montgomery-County/
Marriott International, developers and county and state leaders this week celebrated the start of construction on the hotel company's downtown Bethesda headquarters. http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/Marriott-Breaks-Ground-for-New-Headquarters-in-Downtown-Bethesda/
Montgomery County teens were taken into police custody Tuesday after protesting outside House Speaker Paul Ryan's office. http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/Montgomery-County-Students-Arrested-During-Sit-In-Protesting-Family-Separation-Policy/
Do you rent out a property on Airbnb, are you thinking about it? New Montgomery County regulations go into effect next month. Here's what you should know - http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/New-Regulations-for-Airbnb-Style-Short-Term-Rentals-Go-Into-Effect-Next-Month/
This year House candidate and Total Wine & More co-owner David Trone could top the record he set in 2016 when he spent more than $13 million on his unsuccessful bid for the House of Representatives. Trone has already contributed more than $10 million to his District 6 campaign. His opponents have accused him of trying to buy the election. More info - http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/Trone-Contributes-Another--5-Million-To-His-Congressional-Campaign/
Community members want to see improvements at the Farm Women's Market in downtown Bethesda. But they have some problems with this proposal for upgrading the market and redeveloping nearby properties. http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/Advisory-Panel-Urges-Significant-Changes-to-Development-Designs-Near-Farm-Womens-Market/
Students and teachers in some elementary and middle schools won't get new curriculum this fall after all. http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/MCPS-Pauses-Search-for-New-Curriculum-After-Learning-Staff-Members-Are-Taking-Jobs-with-Vendor/
Check out the scene from Montgomery County students marching on Capitol Hill in support of gun control http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/2018/Scenes-from-Blair-led-Student-Walkout-and-Demonstration-to-Protest-Gun-Violence/
Bethesda Beat publisher Steve Hull and politics reporter Andrew Metcalf discuss the recently concluded Democratic Montgomery County executive debate.
Bethesda Beat and Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce livestream of Montgomery County executive Democratic candidates debate.
Bethesda Beat and Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce livestream of Montgomery County executive Democratic candidates debate.
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