Board of Elections Counts Last Batch of Ballots
The Montgomery County Board of Elections counted the last batch of provisional ballots this week. According to officials, there was about a 79% turnout of voters for the 2020 election… Read More
November 2020
Empresaria Hispana Espera Poder Sobrevivir a una Segunda Crisis Económica
Edelsa Barrios, inmigrante de Guatemala, y propietaria de Flower Design logró obtener un subsidio del gobierno local para adaptar su negocio de costura. Ahora, con el apoyo de su familia… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 25, in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Thanksgiving is Tomorrow: Turkey Day is almost here! Find out what’s open and what’s… Read More
In Wake of Kleine’s Ethics Violations, Council Works to Change Rules for CAO
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) committee recommended approval of a bill that would prohibit the county’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) from outside employment. This would… Read More
Westfield Montgomery Mall Offering Physically Distanced Photos With Santa
Westfield Montgomery Mall announced on its Instagram page that it will be offering physically distanced photos with Santa Claus Nov. 27 through Dec. 24. Montgomery Mall posted on social media… Read More
Local Organizations Answer Call for Greater Food Assistance Need Amid Pandemic
2020 has been a year like no other. The pandemic has created an even greater need than usual for food assistance. Fortunately for those in need, a variety of food… Read More
MCPS Offering Thanksgiving Meal Boxes with Four Days’ Worth of Food for Those 18 and Under
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is distributing meal boxes for Thanksgiving. This year, they are providing four days’ worth of food in the boxes, which will be available at all… Read More
Festividades Podrían Aumentar Casos de Covid-19, Advierten Expertos
Los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) recomiendan compartir el Día de Acción de Gracias y las festividades que se avecinan con aquellos que residen sólo en… Read More
New Agreement Means Purple Line is Back on Track
An agreement has been reached to settle all outstanding financial claims and end litigation concerning the proposed Purple Line. The Maryland Department of Transportation, Meridiam, Star America and Fluor, which… Read More
County Imposes Immediate New Restrictions on Gathering Sizes, Mask Mandates
Update (Nov. 25): After receiving many questions from residents about Tuesday’s announcement of a new face covering directive, Montgomery County clarified its position. Masks are required anytime residents are likely… Read More
Tuesday’s COVID-19 Daily Case Numbers: Maryland 1,667, Montgomery 233
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 233 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. This is the 12th consecutive day the increase in daily cases… Read More
County Will Discuss Plans to End HIV Epidemic at Virtual Town Hall on World AIDS Day
Montgomery County is working to end the HIV epidemic by 2030 and will discuss its plans during a virtual town hall on Dec. 1 which is World AIDS Day. The… Read More