County Records 66 New COVID-19 Cases, Zero Deaths
The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported 66 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, bringing the total to 17,976 since the first case was reported in March. Since Friday,… Read More
August 2020
MCPS Details All-Virtual First Semester
Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan for the first semester, while totally virtual, is designed to be as similar to an in-school day as possible and includes virtual extracurricular activities, free… Read More
Toy Castle in Cabin John Mall Closing After 41 Years
Toy Castle, a toy store that has been in the Cabin John Mall in Potomac for 41 years, is closing in a few weeks. The owners of the store posted… Read More
Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine Generates Positive Results in Phase 1 Trial
The Gaithersburg-based biotechnology company Novavax reported positive results Tuesday in phase 1 of its clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Promising news #MadeInMontgomery. https://t.co/rC2H7EkGQf — Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) August… Read More
County Creates Guide on Accessing Sexual Assault Services During COVID-19
Montgomery County’s Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program (VASAP) has created a guide to accessing sexual assault services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes how to access sexual assault… Read More
Flooding, Road Closures, and Downed Power Lines in Aftermath of Isaias
Montgomery County was hit with strong winds and rain due to Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4, and the storm left behind some damage. Chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire… Read More
Raskin Proposes Removing Name of Segregationist From Chevy Chase Circle
Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) announced on Tuesday that he will introduce a bill to remove the name of Francis G. Newlands from Chevy Chase Circle. Newlands is a late U.S.… Read More
Federal Dollars Awarded For Human Trafficking Survivors in Montgomery County
The University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors, which aids survivors of human trafficking in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, was awarded $500,000… Read More
Propietarios de Restaurantes Desaprueban Restricción de Alcohol a Partir de las 10 p.m.
A partir del miércoles al mediodía, los restaurantes y bares del condado de Montgomery no podrán vender alcohol para consumo local después de las 10 p.m. Según la orden ejecutiva… Read More
Silver Spring Offers Three Grab and Go Food Distributions in August
A grab and go boxed groceries and meal distribution will take place Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring. TODAY! A Grab and Go… Read More
Padres de Escuelas Privadas Organizan Protestas el Miércoles en la Noche
Los padres de familia que envían a sus hijos a escuelas privadas están organizando dos manifestaciones el miércoles por la noche para protestar contra lo que llaman “toma de poder… Read More
Join the Conversation on Racial Equity: ‘I’m a Proud Latino’
MCM’s #SeeMeMontgomery asked county leaders to join the conversation about racial equity. Councilmember Gabe Albornoz shared this experience with MCM. DESCRIBE A RACIAL EXPERIENCE HERE AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH… Read More