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
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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
County Providing Several Thanksgiving Food Distribution Events
Thanksgiving is days away, and there are many food resources available in Montgomery County for residents in need. Here’s a list of some local food distribution events happening for the… Read More
County Working with Local Hospitals to Address Capacity Needs
Montgomery County continues to meet with local hospitals to discuss their capacity needs. County Executive Marc Elrich says staffing continues to be a significant issue. While there is capacity to… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 20, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Nov. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Commission for Women Virtual Listening Tour: The Montgomery County Commission for Women Listening Tour… Read More
County Has ‘Stocked Up’ on PPE Since the Spring
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring, there was a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment in Montgomery County. But eight months later after stocking up on face masks, gloves,… Read More
Gayles Touts ‘Promising News’ About Two COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
Montgomery County – and the rest of the country – have been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic for more than eight months now. But help may be on the way… Read More
UPDATE: MCPD Officer Shot During Attempted Arrest in PG County, Suspect Dead
Update (Nov. 18): The officer that was shot during an attempted arrest of a homicide suspect in Prince Georges County on Tuesday afternoon has been identified as Detective Donnie Oaks,… Read More
County Considering Additional COVID-19 Restrictions ‘In The Near Future’
COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise locally and nationwide, according to health officials. In Montgomery County, additional restrictions could be underway soon to help prevent the spread of the virus.… Read More
Special Ed Students, Seniors, Juniors Would Be First to Return to In-Person Learning
Montgomery County Public Schools officials say they’ve had discussions regarding which students could be among the first to return to in-person learning when phases begin. If health metrics are met, MCPS… Read More
School Superintendent: MCPS Prepping for Potential Return to In-Person Learning
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith held a virtual media briefing on Monday to discuss plans for students’ phased return to in-person learning starting in January of 2021. MCPS officials… Read More