Five Things to Know for March 17 in Montgomery County
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s Tuesday, March 17 and today we are celebrating but in a socially distant fashion. Here are five things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Bars,… Read More
March 2020
Trump Says U.S. Has 15 Days to Best Lower Coronavirus Infection Rate
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and members of the Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing at the White House Monday to announce new CDC guidelines to stop the… Read More
Coronavirus Impact on Local First Responders
Like everyone else, first responders are facing major changes when it comes to everyday life during the coronavirus pandemic. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein says although… Read More
COVID-19: A Safety Reminder for People Over the Age of 60
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles shared the following safety reminder for people over the age of 60: In this video, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles reminds those… Read More
College Board Cancels May SAT, Developing Way to Take AP Tests at Home
The College Board announced Monday that it has canceled the May 2 SAT exam due to the spread of the coronavirus. The March 14 SAT make-up day is also canceled. … Read More
County Officials Urge Residents to Complete Census
Any day now, every household in Montgomery County will receive an invitation to participate in the census. As of March 12, the Census Bureau began mailing invitations to participate in… Read More
Hogan “Tomará las Medidas Necesarias” para proteger a Marylanders
El gobernador de Maryland Larry Hogan hizo varios anuncios en una conferencia de prensa el lunes sobre el coronavirus COVID-19 en Maryland. Actualmente hay 37 casos en el estado. Hogan… Read More
Area Leaders Ask Trump to Use National Capital Region for Priority Coronavirus Testing
In a joint letter sent Sunday, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Gov. Larry Hogan, and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam asked President Donald Trump to make the National Capital Region (NCR)… Read More
Hogan Will ‘Take Whatever Actions Are Necessary’ to Protect Marylanders
Gov. Hogan made several announcements at a press conference Monday about the COVID-19 coronavirus in Maryland. There are currently 37 cases in the state. He signed an executive order for… Read More
CDC Recommends No Gatherings of 50 or More People
For the next eight weeks, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending canceling or postponing events that consist of 50 or more people throughout the United States. Officials say this… Read More
MCPS Distribuye Alimentos Gratis en 20 Locaciones
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) proporcionan alimentos gratuitos a todos los niños en edad escolar (18 años y menores) en 20 locaciones, a partir del lunes 16… Read More
Five Things You Need to Know About COVID-19 Testing in Montgomery County
As of Monday, March 16, there are 37 cases of COVID-19 in Maryland, 15 of those are in Montgomery County. The first three County residents with confirmed cases of COVID-19… Read More