Five Things to Know for June 10 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Wednesday, June 10. 1. Bethesda Streetery: Several streets in Downtown Bethesda will be closed to traffic starting today for the… Read More
June 2020
Resolución del Concejo Declara el Racismo como Emergencia de Salud Pública
El concejal del condado de Montgomery, Will Jawando, presentó una resolución para declarar el racismo como una emergencia de salud pública, en una reunión del Concejo el martes. El concejal… Read More
Council Introduces Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Emergency
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a resolution to declare racism a public health emergency at a council meeting Tuesday. He discussed the killings of black people, like George Floyd,… Read More
County Executive Elrich, Councilmember Glass Raise Flag in Honor of Pride Month
County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Evan Glass kicked off pride month in Montgomery County Monday by raising the rainbow flag outside of the Executive Office Building in Rockville. “How you… Read More
County Public Libraries Condemn Racial Injustice, Introduces ‘Anti-Racist Reads’ Book Lists
Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a statement promoting racial equity and introduced new “Anti-racist Reads” book lists for the community. The message, released by MCPL Director Anita Vassallo on behalf… Read More
Lakeforest Mall Opening for Outdoor Dining Starting Monday
Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg is still on its feet, even with the economic hardship brought by the coronavirus. On Twitter, Lakeforest announced it will be open for takeout and outdoor… Read More
Gayles Explains Incongruity Between Decline in Hospitalizations and Shortage of Acute Care Bed Space
Although the number of people going to the hospital with COVID-19 is decreasing, patients stay for longer periods of time which helps explain why the acute care bed capacity metric… Read More
Office of Consumer Protection Warns of ‘Malicious’ COVID-19 Phishing Scams
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection has warned of increased phishing scams that take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and teleworking conditions. On Tuesday, the Office of Consumer Protection… Read More
Montgomery COVID-19 Data: Improvement in Hospital Capacity Continues
Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County updated 10 public health metrics being used to guide the county’s efforts to reopen businesses and lift the stay-at-home order. The public health data is categorized… Read More
Resurfacing Project on I-270 Between Rockville and Bethesda to Cause Many Closures
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is conducting a summer project that will resurface 4.6 miles of southbound I-270 (Eisenhower Highway) between MD 189 (Falls Road)… Read More
Capital Bikeshare Program Extended to June 30
A Capital Bikeshare program that allows essential workers to have access to a free bikeshare membership has been extended to June 30. Throughout the designated time frame, eligible essential workers… Read More
Former MCPD Officer Falsely Accused in Bicycle Assault Speaks Out
When a video of the Bethesda bicyclist who assaulted three young adults went viral, social media lit up with incriminating and vicious comments about former Montgomery County Police Captain John… Read More