Blog: Protect Tax Records Before Disaster Strikes
It’s always a good idea to plan for what to do in case of a disaster. Here are some simple steps you can take right now to prepare: 1. Backup… Read More
August 2020
Local Leaders React to Michelle Obama DNC Speech
Monday was the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Speakers included Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Obama’s speech… Read More
Board of Elections Provides Important Updates About November Election
Governor Larry Hogan’s new Proclamation for the November 3 General Election includes a lot of notable changes. Montgomery County Board of Elections officials says there are many important details for local residents… Read More
National Zoo: We Hope to Have a Healthy Cub in the Coming Days!
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is anxiously awaiting the birth of a giant panda cub. Friday the Zoo revealed Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) appeared to be pregnant based on the results of… Read More
After Procedure Concerns, County Ends Testing Contract With AdvaGenix
Montgomery County will no longer be using COVID-19 tests from AdvaGenix, the Rockville lab that was supplying and processing tests for the county’s free sites. The county announced Tuesday that… Read More
Maryland Community College System Ranks Third in Nation
Community colleges offer a cost-effective alternative to the high price tag of a traditional four-year university or college. The personal finance website WalletHub ranked Maryland as having the third-best community… Read More
Montgomery Otorga más de $1 Millón a Proveedores de Alimentos sin Fines de Lucro
El condado de Montgomery otorgó $1.126,100 a 28 proveedores de asistencia alimentaria para expandir su trabajo a comunidades de difícil acceso durante la pandemia. Estas subvenciones están diseñadas para apoyar… Read More
Maryland’s Seven-Day COVID-19 Positivity Average Hits New Low
Montgomery County recorded 56 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, according to Maryland Health Department data — bringing its cumulative total since the first case was confirmed in March to 19,127. Since… Read More
Virtual Events in Montgomery County Commemorating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage
It’s officially been 100 years since the 19th amendment was ratified in the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Although celebrations won’t be done in person because of… Read More
County Awards $1.1 Million to Non-Profit Food Providers
Montgomery County awarded $1,126,100 to 28 local food assistance providers to expand their work into hard-to-reach communities during the global pandemic. These grants are designed to support community nonprofit purchases… Read More
Gov. Hogan Names Keiffer Mitchell As Acting Chief of Staff
Gov. Larry Hogan on Aug. 17 named Chief Legislative Officer Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. as acting chief of staff following the resignation of Roy McGrath. “Keiffer is a widely respected… Read More
Maryland Ocupó el Tercer Lugar como Mejor Sistema en Educación Temprana
A raíz de la pandemia Covid-19, algunos estados y jurisdicciones han decido tener instrucción académica en línea durante el otoño, incluido el sistema escolar público del condado de Montgomery; sin… Read More