Five Things to Know for May 21 in Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, May 21, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Memorial Day Message: Memorial Day weekend is almost here and Montgomery County Health Officer… Read More
Neighborhoods
Visitas a Emergencias Disminuyen, Continúa Alto el Número de Hospitalizaciones
Las visitas a la sala de emergencias han disminuido en el condado de Montgomery, pero el número de hospitalizaciones sigue siendo alarmantemente alto. Funcionarios de Servicios de Emergencia dicen que… Read More
Emergency Room Visits Are Down, Number of Hospitalizations Still Above Normal
Visits to the emergency room have decreased in Montgomery County but the numbers for hospitalizations remain alarmingly high. Emergency Services officials say this is the case not only here in… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 20 in Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, May 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Student Awards Ceremony: MCPS student art will be recognized in a first-time poster art… Read More
Ocean City Restaurant Uses ‘Bumper Tables’ to Promote Social Distancing
A popular waterfront restaurant and bar in Ocean City went fishing for a way to make social distancing fun. Fish Tales will now use “bumper tables” to promote social distancing.… Read More
Phone Buddies Ease Senior Isolation
When Gov. Larry Hogan ordered Marylanders to stay at home, members of the Jewish Council of Aging’s Kensington Clubs found themselves isolated with nothing to do. It has been hard… Read More
Free Bikeshare and Electric Scooter Program for Essential Workers Extended
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation recently announced the extension of the special programs with Capital Bikeshare and Lyft Electric Scooters offering free memberships for essential workers during the public health… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 19 in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, May 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look… Read More
Piscinas en Montgomery Permanecerán Cerradas para Fin de Semana Festivo
Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Montgomery anunciaron el lunes que las piscinas comunitarias privadas y públicas permanecerán cerradas durante el fin de semana festivo de “Memorial Day” o… Read More
Franchot: ‘an Unbelievable Economic Tornado, Hurricane and Thunderstorm all at Once’
Like it has throughout the country, COVID-19 has had a devastating effect – health-wise and economically – on Maryland. There are almost 40,000 confirmed cases of the virus and over… Read More
‘We Lost a Giant Last Night’: Trailblazer on County Board of Education Dies
Odessa Shannon, the first African American woman elected to the Montgomery County Board of Education, passed away Sunday. She had been in hospice following a lengthy illness. “Today the council… Read More
MCPS Updates Plan for Phase III Online Learning, Kindergarten Registration
MCPS students have been engaged in virtual learning since March 30 and as the school year winds down, more information about future plans is becoming available. According to a letter sent… Read More