Initial Unemployment Claims Drop Dramatically
The number of Montgomery County residents who filed initial claims for unemployment during the week that ended Sept. 19 dropped by more than half from the previous week. Only 695… Read More
September 2020
Elrich’s Public Safety Task Force Meets Thursday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s public safety task force is scheduled to meet Thursday at 6 p.m. The virtual meeting will be streamed live via Facebook and will be broadcast… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 24, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Sept. 24 and here are five things to know today in Montgomery County. 1. Tenant Town Hall: Learn about the rights that renters have, options for avoiding eviction, and… Read More
Two County Businesses Shut Down for COVID-19 Violations
Montgomery County inspectors visited four businesses last weekend, temporarily closing one and ordering another to cease and desist. Rockville Escape Room was ordered to cease and desist and will also… Read More
Thousands Pay Respects to Justice Ginsburg Outside Supreme Court
Thousands of people gathered to pay their respects to Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Supreme Court of the United States in DC on Wednesday. Many remember her as… Read More
Studio 501c3: Shepherd’s Table
Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features Manny Hidalgo, executive director of… Read More
Rockville to Host Author of ‘Dopesick’—An Upcoming Hulu Series—for Virtual Discussion
The City of Rockville is hosting Beth Macy, author of the New York Times best-selling book “Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America,” for a virtual book… Read More
Montgomery County Working with State on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Montgomery County is working on a COVID-19 vaccine dissemination plan with the state and other local jurisdictions. There is currently no COVID-19 vaccine. Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles… Read More
Bed Bath & Beyond in Gaithersburg Set To Close by the End of the Year
Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bed Bath & Beyond in Gaithersburg will be closing before Dec. 31, the company announced. Located just off I-270 at the… Read More
Elrich’s Message to Residents: Get Flu Shots, Vote By Mail and Keep Wearing Masks
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich urged residents to vote by mail, get flu shots and be tested for COVID-19, whether they have symptoms or not. During his weekly media briefing… Read More
Seven-Day COVID-19 Positivity Averages: 2.6% Statewide, 2.22% in Montgomery County
Seven-Day Positivity Average Continues Downward Trend for the Seventh Day The Maryland Department of Health reported 69 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday. This brings the cumulative case count… Read More
Hogan: ‘It Would Be a Mistake’ to ‘Ram Through’ Supreme Court Nominee Before Election
During an interview for The Texas Tribune Festival Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan weighed in on the debate over filling the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat before the… Read More