Dozens of interviews show that county's change misunderstood
by Sebastian Montes | Staff Writer |Wednesday, March 4, 2009
In dozens of interviews across the county — at Westfield Wheaton mall, at a Starbucks in North Bethesda, outside Germantown's busiest shopping center — only a few interviewees knew details of what County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) ordered into practice Feb. 10. At best, interviewees had vague notions of a recent commotion; in several cases, they believed county police had been empowered to deport anyone they so chose.
http://gazette.net/stories/03042009/silvnew183725_32474.shtml
Monday, March 9, 2009
Board rules golf course a drain on finances - Gazette
County Revenue Authority seeks to terminate its lease with Sligo facility
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Montgomery Planning Board ruled last week that Sligo Creek Golf Course has a negative effect on the county golf system's financial situation, moving the county Revenue Authority one step closer to terminating its lease to operate the course.
http://gazette.net/stories/03042009/silvnew183724_32473.shtml
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer | Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Montgomery Planning Board ruled last week that Sligo Creek Golf Course has a negative effect on the county golf system's financial situation, moving the county Revenue Authority one step closer to terminating its lease to operate the course.
http://gazette.net/stories/03042009/silvnew183724_32473.shtml
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Habitat for Humanity: Information Sessions - March 14, 2009
Habitat for Humanity will be hosting two information sessions on March 14 at the First Baptist Church in Silver Spring (10am and 2pm). These are for residents interested in applying to buy one of Habitat’s houses in the Glenmont/Aspen Hill area. Habitat has partnered with Montgomery County to buy foreclosed houses, rehab them up (including “greening” them) and then sell them to qualified buyers with an affordable long-term mortgage.
There are a number of requirements – income minimums and maximums, must be a permanent, legal resident, have to spend 200-500 hours working on the house – and there are a limited number of houses.
But, it would be a great opportunity for those that do meet all the requirements. Please forward this on to anyone you think would be interested and/or possibly qualify. And the website is: http://habitat.montgomery.md.us/
To attend the session, please contact Habitat directly – they have limited slots for each session. 301.990.0014 ext. 15 or 18.
There are a number of requirements – income minimums and maximums, must be a permanent, legal resident, have to spend 200-500 hours working on the house – and there are a limited number of houses.
But, it would be a great opportunity for those that do meet all the requirements. Please forward this on to anyone you think would be interested and/or possibly qualify. And the website is: http://habitat.montgomery.md.us/
To attend the session, please contact Habitat directly – they have limited slots for each session. 301.990.0014 ext. 15 or 18.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hospital provides $250K to primary care clinic - Gazette
Washington Adventist officials say facility crucial to providing care to uninsured, underinsured residents
by Jeremy Arias | Staff Writer | Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Washington Adventist Hospital is helping to fund the Mary's Center Primary Care Clinic in Long Branch for a second year in an effort to provide underinsured or uninsured residents in the county with access to health care without having to rely on emergency room care at major hospitals.
The Takoma Park hospital announced Monday it will continue to provide $250,000 annually to the nearby health center, which opened last May. Having such a facility in close proximity to the hospital helps uninsured residents avoid having to use emergency rooms for primary care, which takes away resources needed for real medical emergencies, Washington Adventist officials said Monday.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184641_32481.shtml
by Jeremy Arias | Staff Writer | Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Washington Adventist Hospital is helping to fund the Mary's Center Primary Care Clinic in Long Branch for a second year in an effort to provide underinsured or uninsured residents in the county with access to health care without having to rely on emergency room care at major hospitals.
The Takoma Park hospital announced Monday it will continue to provide $250,000 annually to the nearby health center, which opened last May. Having such a facility in close proximity to the hospital helps uninsured residents avoid having to use emergency rooms for primary care, which takes away resources needed for real medical emergencies, Washington Adventist officials said Monday.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184641_32481.shtml
Gang intervention forum focuses on youth outreach - Gazette
After-school activities, parental involvement keys to steering youngsters from violence
by Matthew Smith | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
Discussion facilitators and parents focused on reaching to out to rebellious and rambunctious youths to steer them away from violence, during the third and final forum in a series of community gang intervention meetings held last week at Broad Acres Elementary School in Silver Spring.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184642_32482.shtml
by Matthew Smith | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
Discussion facilitators and parents focused on reaching to out to rebellious and rambunctious youths to steer them away from violence, during the third and final forum in a series of community gang intervention meetings held last week at Broad Acres Elementary School in Silver Spring.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184642_32482.shtml
Legislators avoid specifics to tough budget questions - Gazette
At Democratic club meeting, politicians outline governor's proposed cuts
by Jeremy Arias | Staff Writer | Wednesday, February 25, 2009
While the cost of teachers' pensions won't likely be handed to the county in the next two years, state and local lawmakers avoided questions regarding how cuts in the governor's proposed budget will impact the local economy in a meeting last week with residents.
With the state facing a $2 billion budget shortfall in fiscal 2009, state legislators are considering transferring teachers' pension costs from the state to county budgets. With Montgomery County facing its own $450 million deficit, the idea was tentatively dismissed by state Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. at a forum held Feb. 18 by the Greater Silver Spring Democratic Club in Takoma Park.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184639_32476.shtml
by Jeremy Arias | Staff Writer | Wednesday, February 25, 2009
While the cost of teachers' pensions won't likely be handed to the county in the next two years, state and local lawmakers avoided questions regarding how cuts in the governor's proposed budget will impact the local economy in a meeting last week with residents.
With the state facing a $2 billion budget shortfall in fiscal 2009, state legislators are considering transferring teachers' pension costs from the state to county budgets. With Montgomery County facing its own $450 million deficit, the idea was tentatively dismissed by state Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. at a forum held Feb. 18 by the Greater Silver Spring Democratic Club in Takoma Park.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184639_32476.shtml
Security upgrades reduce crime at two hotels - Gazette
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer
Management at a South Silver Spring hotel that has been a haven for crime is complying with a security overhaul mandated by county law enforcement and has seen slight decreases in crime since December.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184633_32472.shtml
Management at a South Silver Spring hotel that has been a haven for crime is complying with a security overhaul mandated by county law enforcement and has seen slight decreases in crime since December.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184633_32472.shtml
Concerns linger over plans for Falkland Chase - Gazette
Property owner says displaced residents will have a place to live if redevelopment is allowed to proceed
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
While the Montgomery County Council will vote next month on whether to permit redevelopment of the Falkland Chase apartments, residents that would be displaced by development say the council will also be voting on their future.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/takonew184648_32488.shtml
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
While the Montgomery County Council will vote next month on whether to permit redevelopment of the Falkland Chase apartments, residents that would be displaced by development say the council will also be voting on their future.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/takonew184648_32488.shtml
Silver Theatre restructures management - Gazette
Fundraising has been a challenge in tough economy, Murray Horwitz says
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer |Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
The American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center hired a new director earlier this month after its longtime director, Murray Horwitz, was laid off.
Horwitz's successor is former Silver Theatre Deputy Director Ray Barry, who has held the position since 1997 after the county agreed to help restore the theater. He has worked for AFI for more than 30 years, including as head of the AFI National Film Theatre at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Barry's former position will not be filled.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184632_32471.shtml
by Jason Tomassini | Staff Writer |Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
The American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center hired a new director earlier this month after its longtime director, Murray Horwitz, was laid off.
Horwitz's successor is former Silver Theatre Deputy Director Ray Barry, who has held the position since 1997 after the county agreed to help restore the theater. He has worked for AFI for more than 30 years, including as head of the AFI National Film Theatre at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Barry's former position will not be filled.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/silvnew184632_32471.shtml
Panel: Gang woes at Einstein not as bad as some think - Gazette
PTA meeting gives parents tools to detect, prevent gang involvement
by Jen Beasley | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
A panel of experts at Albert Einstein High School last week revealed one very important fact about what parents should know about gangs there: It's not as bad as everyone might think.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/takonew184631_32470.shtml
by Jen Beasley | Staff Writer | Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
A panel of experts at Albert Einstein High School last week revealed one very important fact about what parents should know about gangs there: It's not as bad as everyone might think.
http://gazette.net/stories/02252009/takonew184631_32470.shtml
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