Friday Marks Fifth Day of High Heat
Montgomery County continues to be under a Heat Emergency Alert until 8 p.m. Friday. When the heat index is expected to approach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the County’s Office… Read More
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5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 13, in Montgomery County
The heat index may be as high as 105 degrees this afternoon, check the current forecast. Here’s your Friday the 13th edition of the five things you need to know… Read More
Vote for Your Favorite Student Vaccine Video
A public service announcement contest, “Take Your Shot”, was launched to encourage students to educate fellow young people about the COVID-19 vaccine. Now the top 16 submissions from the contest… Read More
Maryland Tax-Free Week Starts Sunday: Here’s What Qualifies
Marylander shoppers will save six-percent on many purchases next week. Sunday kicks off Maryland’s Tax Free Week when certain items are exempt from the state sales tax. Clothing and footwear… Read More
Tax-Free Week in Maryland Starts Aug. 8
Maryland “Tax-Free Week” begins at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 8 and runs through midnight on Aug. 14. During this week, clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less will be… Read More
Sunflower Spectacular in Germantown
So you didn’t pop for those tickets to the Van Gogh Immersive Experience. There’s still time to pick up the vibe. Starting August 6 through 15, you can travel to… Read More
Montgomery County Fair Returns in August With Rides, Animals, and Vaccines
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns to Gaithersburg for its 72nd year of operation on Aug. 13 through Aug. 21. A Montgomery County tradition, the fair attracts more than 200,000… Read More
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Officially Returns August 13
Get ready for chocolate-covered bacon, pig races, carnival rides, and much more. A summer tradition is returning to Gaithersburg in August, after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus.… Read More
State’s Seven-Day COVID-19 Positivity Average Dips to Lowest Rate Yet
Montgomery County recorded 111 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, according to Maryland Health Department data — bringing its cumulative total throughout the pandemic to 18,752. The three-day rolling average for test… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 13, in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Aug. 13, and today is Left-Handers Day. Thanks to all you lefties out there for thriving in our right hand dominated world. Here are five things worth knowing… Read More
Nonprofit Organization Holding Drive-Thru Food Distribution in Germantown Tuesday Afternoon
Two organizations are working to ensure people needing assistance with food don’t go hungry. BlackRock Center’s Upcounty Consolidation Hub and Nourish Now – a nonprofit food bank – is holding… Read More
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is Canceled This Summer
This August in Gaithersburg there will be less chocolate-covered bacon, pig races, and carnival rides. On Wednesday, Montgomery County Agricultural Fair announced the fair has been canceled this summer because… Read More