5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 3, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 3 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 10 a.m. Emergency Management… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
Mask Mandate Will Resume if County Hits 7 Straight Days of Substantial Transmission
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will be reinstated if the jurisdiction reaches seven straight days of CDC-defined substantial coronavirus transmission, rather than one day as a previous regulation required. The… Read More
MCPS Updates Student Quarantine Requirements
Leaders detailed updated COVID-19 quarantine guidance for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) during a virtual press conference Monday. The new guidance will take effect next Monday, Nov. 8, MCPS Interim… Read More
County Will Consider Amending Mask Mandate to Require Longer Period Before Reinstatement
The Montgomery County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, will consider an amended regulation that would reinstate an indoor mask mandate if the county maintains seven straight days of… Read More
Indoor Mask Mandate Will Likely be Reinstated Says County Health Officer
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate will likely be reinstated as the county re-entered CDC-defined substantial coronavirus transmission one day after the mandate was lifted. In all likelihood, the mandate will… Read More
Residents Speak Out After County Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate was lifted as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday. The mandate was suspended after seven straight days of CDC-defined moderate COVID-19 transmission. Leaders said the mandate will… Read More
Leaders Announce Guaranteed Income Pilot Program for 300 Households
County leaders announced a guaranteed income pilot program to provide monthly cash payments to 300 households. Each of the 300 households will receive $800 per month for 24 months, said… Read More
County Indoor Mask Mandate Ends Thursday
Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate ends at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. He emphasized masks are still required in Montgomery County Public… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 27, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard and… Read More
County Maintains Moderate Transmission; Indoor Mask Mandate Could End Soon
Montgomery County reached CDC-defined moderate COVID-19 transmission last Thursday and officials said the county’s indoor mask mandate could end later this week. In early August, a county council resolution reinstated… Read More
Montgomery Parks’ First Dedicated Pickleball Courts Open in Rockville
Montgomery Parks’ first dedicated pickleball courts are open at Bauer Drive Local Park in Rockville. Residents could play pickleball on tennis courts converted into pickleball courts, but these six courts… Read More
‘Go Beyond Political Games’: Elrich Urges Council to Consider Public Safety Consequences of Vaccine Mandate
County Executive Marc Elrich on Wednesday said he hopes to work with the county council to come to a solution regarding a proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees, without… Read More