5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 19, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Aug. 19 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Turtle Crossing: Montgomery County Parks officials say you may see turtles crossing the road… Read More
August 2021
White’s Ferry Owner Commits to Reopening Before Next Summer
After more than 230 years of service, historic White’s Ferry has been shut down since December 2020 due to a legal dispute Poolesville leaders held a forum Wednesday evening at… Read More
Elrich: ‘If I Could Clone Dr. Gayles, I Would’
Local leaders have been informed that Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will be resigning effective Sept. 12. “I believe Dr. Gayles is going to go down as one of… Read More
Hospital, Nursing Home Employees in Maryland Must Get COVID-19 Vaccine or Frequent Testing
Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Wednesday that all hospital and nursing home employees in the state of Maryland will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine or… Read More
Quince Orchard High School Football Paused Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
The Quince Orchard High School football program has been paused after six people who were last at the school Monday tested positive for COVID-19 . In a community message, Principal… Read More
Throughout Pandemic, Gayles was the Face of Montgomery County’s Health
During daily meetings with government officials, weekly meetings with the press and constant emails and calls concerning the health of Montgomery County, Dr. Travis Gayles kept his composure. Despite lawsuits,… Read More
Dueño de Casa en Germantown Dispara Mortalmente a un Presunto Intruso
La policía del condado de Montgomery dice que un dueño de casa en Germantown mató a tiros a un presunto intruso el lunes por la noche. Oficiales del Departamento de… Read More
El Dr. Travis Gayles Renuncia a su Cargo Como Oficial de Salud del Condado
El Dr. Travis Gayles, oficial de salud del condado de Montgomery, renuncia a su cargo a partir del 12 de septiembre. El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, anunció que Gayles… Read More
Watch Live: Elrich Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing at 12:30 P.M. Wednesday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will provide a briefing on the county’s COVID-19 response efforts Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. The briefing will be broadcast on MCM channels 21 and 995… Read More
Watch Live: Hogan to Provide COVID-19 Update at 2 P.M.
UPDATE: Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all hospital and nursing home employees in the state of Maryland will be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine or undergo frequent testing. Workers at… Read More
County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Resigns
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles has resigned effective Sept. 12. County Executive Marc Elrich announced Gayles informed him of the decision Wednesday morning. He held the position since… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 18, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 18 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Governor’s Press Conference: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan will give a COVID-19 update at 2… Read More