Face Masks Still Effective in Slowing Spread of COVID-19
Maryland is moving towards Phase 2 of reopening, but face masks are still an important part of slowing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping people safe. A study published in Thorax,… Read More
Isabel Cleary
Isabel Cleary was a rising senior at the University of Maryland, majoring in Broadcast Journalism and International Relations. She was a summer 2020 intern at Montgomery Community Media. Follow her on twitter @IsabelCleary
Two People Hospitalized After Apartment Fire in Gaithersburg
Two people were hospitalized and three others were displaced early Wednesday morning after a fire started in the Washingtonian Towers in Gaithersburg. The fire was caused by power strips that… Read More
Jawando to Introduce Legislation Declaring Racism a Public Health Emergency
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando plans to introduce a resolution this week that will declare racism a public health emergency in the county. In a tweet, he stated, “We are… Read More
Restaurants Now Allowed to Offer Outdoor Dining with Restrictions
Phase One of reopening Montgomery County went into effect Monday morning. This allows restaurants to offer outdoor seating with restrictions, including maintaining social distancing between patrons. Bassett’s Restaurant in Poolesville… Read More
Silver Spring Whole Foods Open Day After Car Crashes Through Storefront
Despite a Range Rover SUV crashing through the front of a downtown Silver Spring Whole Foods on Sunday, the store is open for business on Monday. The driver accidentally hit… Read More
Restaurant Meat Delivery Service Figures Out How to Make Ends Meet
Finding reliable access to proteins in grocery stores has become difficult. D’Artagnan, a restaurant delivery company that prides itself on selling sustainable proteins, has been making access to meat easier… Read More
New COVID-19 Testing Site to Open at Six Flags America
A new COVID-19 testing site is opening at Six Flags America and will not require a doctor’s order or appointment. The site will open this Friday for any Maryland resident… Read More