5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 13, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Sept. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Focus on Veterans: Congressman David Trone and VA Secretary Denis McDonough will visit the… Read More
Coronavirus
Montgomery County Health Portal Breaks Down COVID-19 Data by Zip Code
Only two zip codes in Montgomery County have more than 84 percent of their residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Portal. Zip codes 20871 (Clarksburg)… Read More
Marylanders 65+ in Congregate Settings Are Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots
Marylanders ages 65 and older living in congregate settings are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Larry Hogan announced during a press conference Wednesday. Congregate settings include nursing… Read More
County Libraries Will Not Expand Hours as Previously Announced
Montgomery County says operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting an announcement made earlier this week stating libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours. “Montgomery County Public… Read More
Requisito del uso de Cubierta Facial en Transporte Público se Extiende Hasta 2022
La Administración de Seguridad del Transporte (TSA) extendió recientemente el requisito del uso de cubiertas faciales en todos los medios de transporte público hasta el 18 de enero de 2022.… Read More
County Considers COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Program To Help Mitigate Transmission
This week, COVID-19 transmission rates in Montgomery County increased from substantial to high, according to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Local health leaders say most positive cases… Read More
Transportation Face Mask Requirement Extended to 2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently extended the face mask requirement on all modes of travel to Jan. 18, 2022. This includes wearing face masks in airports, and when traveling… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 2, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Sept. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Resources For Displaced Residents: The Mid-County Recreation Center located in Silver Spring has been designated for… Read More
By Day 3, MCPS Has Sent at Least 14 Positive COVID-19 Test Letters Home
By Wednesday, the third day of school for Montgomery County Public School students, at least 14 letters already have gone out to families stating there was at least one positive… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 1, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. National Preparedness Month: September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Prepare to… Read More
Leaders Stress Commitment to Fighting Opioid Epidemic on Overdose Awareness Day
Tuesday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, 108 county residents died from opioid drug overdose. Last week, S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) partnered with Montgomery County to host an… Read More
Dr. Gayles: ‘It’s Been A Privilege And An Honor’
Since 2017, Dr. Travis Gayles has served as Montgomery County’s Health Officer. He will be leaving his position on Sept. 12 after accepting a new job with Hazel Health, a San Francisco, California-based… Read More