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Vaccination Passports Currently on Hold
Delaying a decision to require proof of vaccination at local restaurants, bars, and fitness centers, Montgomery County Council will relook at the proposed mandate. They will also consider the possibility… Read More
Student Magazine Tackles Issues Affecting MCPS
In the latest issue of The Amplifier student magazine, students from Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Blake and Einstein High Schools tackled problems facing Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as the COVID-19 pandemic… Read More
Elrich Talks to Radio Host Kojo Nnamdi About COVID-19, Police and Gov. Hogan
For about 30 minutes on Friday’s The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi on WAMU, County Executive Marc Elrich detailed his feelings on a wide range of topics, including COVID-19 restrictions,… Read More
Leaders Announce Joint Initiative to Address Student Safety and Wellbeing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined local leaders Friday to announce the interagency “Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Initiative,” which aims to reshape public safety in Montgomery County Public… Read More
County Task Force Releases 87 Recommendations for Policing
Montgomery County’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force released 87 recommendations for public safety and the police department in a comprehensive report Thursday. The task force was created by County Executive… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 4, in Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Feb. 4 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Meets: The County Council meets Thursday at 3 p.m. to introduce County Executive… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 17, in Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, Nov. 17, and it is National Transgender Awareness Week. The week aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by the transgender community. Here are five things… Read More
MCPS’ Elimination of Chief Medical Officer Causes Concern
When the public school year gets under way in Montgomery County, parents, teachers, and students will notice some big changes. A $30 million budget shortfall forced the school system to… Read More
Where To Celebrate National Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 6
Block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, seminars, and visits from emergency personnel will bring residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations together to fight back against crime.… Read More
MCPS Official: Lack of Student Progress Is ‘Highly Concerning. It Is A Call To Action’
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) students are slowly recovering from the pandemic, but not quickly enough, according to district officials who reported to the County Council Education Culture committee Thursday.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, May 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Election Day: Today is Primary Election Day in Maryland. Visit… Read More
Following Traffic Stop, Police Seize More Than 2,000 Fentanyl Pills
Following a traffic stop Monday, authorities seized more than 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills in total from a Silver Spring man, according to police. Markus Carter, 20, of Silver Spring, faces… Read More