Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 26, in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Oct. 26, and it’s the first day for early voting in Maryland! Here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Early Voting: Early voting begins… Read More
October 2020
78% Of Montgomery County Residents Completed the Census
Seventy eight percent of Montgomery County residents responded to the U.S. census, which is an increase of nearly 2% from the 2010 census. Nationally, 67% of Americans completed the census.… Read More
New Affordable Senior Housing Community Opens in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich led a ribbon cutting at the Willow Manor at Fairland, a new affordable housing community in Silver Spring. The community is for residents ages 62… Read More
Hillandale Starbucks Burglarized; Suspect in Custody
A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday after police were notified of a burglary at the Starbucks in the Hillandale Shopping Center off New Hampshire Avenue. Police say Matias Concha, of… Read More
County Council Creates Commission on Redistricting
The Montgomery County Council is creating a commission on redistricting. County residents who wish to join may apply by 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. Currently, the county is divided… Read More
Sitios de Pruebas Gratis de Covid-19 en el condado de Montgomery
Los funcionarios de salud del Condado de Montgomery están instando a todos los residentes a hacerse la prueba de COVID-19 y durante la próxima semana se proporcionarán pruebas COVID-19 gratis… Read More
Planning Commission Sends Its Concerns on I-270, 495 Road Widening to State
During the Oct. 21 Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission meeting, board members reiterated their “major concerns” with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s Managed Lanes Study for… Read More
Cuteness Overload: National Zoo’s Panda Cub Undergoes Second Vet Exam
The newest giant panda cub at the Smithsonian National Zoo had his second veterinarian exam on Oct. 21. He’s a picture-perfect of panda health and has gained a little weight.… Read More
Montgomery County Expands ‘Shared Streets Program,’ Totaling 6.4 Miles
Beginning Oct. 23, two portions of Woodland Drive in Silver Spring will be adapted for Montgomery County’s “Shared Streets Program.” The Shared Streets Program began in response to the COVID-19… Read More
Ready for Fall? Use these Fall Foliage Maps to Prepare
Fall foliage in Montgomery County is currently in the midpoint range, but nearing its peak, according to this week’s Fall Foliage Report by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. “The… Read More
North Pole Quarantine: Macy’s Announces Santa Will Not Visit Department Stores
For the first time in nearly 160 years, Santa Claus won’t be coming to town… well, more specifically, he won’t be stopping by at Macy’s department stores, including the Bethesda,… Read More
Here’s How to Look Up COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code in Montgomery County
Residents can look up their zip code on the Montgomery County COVID-19 Information Portal to learn the number of coronavirus cases in their community. The case count tables’ information is… Read More