@tropicalfreeze1.bsky.socialUrgent pups in #Maryland ‼️
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! These beautiful souls need good homes ASAP! Please open up your home to a pet in need💙🐾
#UpperMarlboro #DMV #MD #PGCounty #AdoptDontShop #FostersSaveLives #RescueDogs #Weekend
@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialAlmost $2 million has been awarded to 173 local businesses in Montgomery County, with grants up to $50,000 still available for those ready to thrive!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialA new bill aims to funnel revenue from immersive entertainment venues back into the communities they impact, ensuring a brighter future for residents within a six-mile radius.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialIn a groundbreaking move, Prince George's County council unanimously approved an amendment ensuring that community benefit agreements are mandatory for developers to secure public benefits.
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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #PrinceGeorgesCounty #EquityInitiatives
@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialA crucial amendment to ensure 40% of development costs went to labor-affiliated subcontractors was rejected by the council, igniting a fierce debate over labor protections versus project feasibility.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe Prince George's County Council made significant strides in shaping the future of the National Harbor with a unanimous labor peace agreement, but a critical subcontractor requirement was narrowly rejected.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe Prince George's County Council just made a groundbreaking move to ensure worker representation at the new National Harbor entertainment venue!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe county executive proclaimed that the new immersive-venue project could unleash a staggering $1.3 billion boost to Prince George's County, calling it a "game changer" for the local economy.
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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #CommunityInvestment #EconomicDevelopment
@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialMaryland's budget outlook is bleak, with major new funding for education hanging by a thread as state revenue discussions loom.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialHoward County is facing a staggering $40.7 million annual capital funding gap, prompting a critical evaluation of public-private partnerships that could reshape the future of its schools.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe Howard County Board of Education is calling for urgent reforms to the state's Blueprint implementation to ensure vulnerable students aren't left behind as funding shortfalls loom.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe Purple Line is set to revolutionize commuting by accepting SmartTrip, CharmPass, cash, and soon even your smartphone for seamless travel!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe County Council just took a major step towards funding community improvement by advancing a bill to reserve 15% of revenues from the new Sphere entertainment venue!
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@lyle.cville.online.ap.brid.gy“The new route will include an eight-foot-wide, two-way protected bike path separated from vehicle traffic by a concrete or grass median. A six-foot-wide ADA-compliant sidewalk will also be constructed.” #SilverSpring #MoCo #MD #BikeTooter #walkable #ADA #WarOnCars […]
@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialStreet takeovers in Montgomery County pose serious public safety risks, with police uncovering weapons and stolen vehicles while chasing down disruptive gatherings.
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialMontgomery County is launching a pilot program that offers a $100 rebate for septic pump-outs every five years, aiming to improve water quality and management!
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@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialThe committee's recent unanimous vote to replace the 75% neighbor consent requirement with a simpler notice system could revolutionize how community groups host events in Montgomery County.
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#MontgomeryCounty #MD #MontgomeryCountyEvents #CitizenPortal #CivicParticipation
@citizenptnewsmd.bsky.socialA controversial amendment aimed at allowing landlords to access sensitive data across their properties has been put on hold amid fears of anti-competitive practices.
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