6% of County Residents are Second-Shot No-Shows
Montgomery County health officials say about six percent of residents who got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine have not shown up for their second dose. Second-shot “no-shows” are… Read More
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Elrich: ‘The More People To Come Out and Get Their Shots, The More Things Will Open’
Montgomery County is moving forward with reopening in phases tied to vaccination rates. Now that more than 50% of the county’s population has the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,… Read More
J&J Vaccine Doses on Stand-by as County Awaits Guidance
The CDC recently recommended the use of the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine to resume after a temporary pause nationwide. Local health leaders say they are waiting for… Read More
New County Reopening Guidelines Including Gathering Limits Go Into Effect Tuesday at 5 pm
The Montgomery County Council approved a new phased reopening strategy that takes effect Tuesday at 5 pm. Now that more than 50% of county residents have gotten at least one… Read More
County Council Considers New Reopening Guidelines
As vaccination rates continue to increase and COVID-19 cases trend downward in Montgomery County, local leaders are considering easing some restrictions this week. “The county council acting as the Board… Read More
‘Input is Needed’: MCPS Launches Virtual Academy Interest Survey
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) launched the Virtual Academy Interest Survey on Friday. The survey will give the school district a better understanding of how many students prefer to be… Read More
MCPS Plans for Full Week, In-Person Learning in the Fall
The upcoming school year for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is expected to look more “normal” for students and staff. MCPS officials say continued improvements in public health conditions, increased… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, April 22, and here are five things to know for today in Montgomery County: 1.Montgomery County GreenFest: It’s Earth Day! Join the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection for… Read More
‘We Have A Long Ways to Go’: Silver Spring Justice Coalition Reacts to Chauvin Guilty Verdicts
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all the counts he faced over the death of George Floyd. The trial has been closely watched across the world… Read More
County Working to Ensure Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
County leaders are working to make sure all communities have equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Local and national data shows that communities of color are among those who are… Read More
Elrich on J&J Vaccine Pause: ‘Pfizer is Helping Make Up For The Loss of Doses’
County leaders say Pfizer vaccine doses will help make up for the loss of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More
Franchot Reminds Marylanders that Tax Filing Deadline Moved from April 15 to July 15
A reminder that April 15 is not tax day this year. That’s because Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot extended the state income tax filing deadline by three months until July 15, 2021.… Read More