5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 24 and it is National Waffle Day and this is your opportunity to channel your inner Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation. As you feast, here are… Read More
Coronavirus
Quince Orchard High School COVID-19 Outbreak Reaches 26 Cases
A COVID-19 outbreak at Quince Orchard High School related to the football team has grown to 26 cases. Principal Elizabeth Thomas reported six cases last Tuesday on Aug. 17. The… Read More
County Live Performance Venues Set COVID-19 Vaccination, Testing Requirements for Attendees
Some live performance venues in Montgomery County have introduced COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements for attendees. The Fillmore: Effective Oct. 4, The Fillmore Silver Spring will require proof of full… Read More
Monday’s COVID-19 Health Metrics Show Increase in Cases, Transmission Rate
145 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the county Monday bringing the cumulative total to 74,807. The number of patients being treated for COVID-19 in a hospital continues to… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 23, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Aug. 23. Mostly cloudy today with a high temperature of 90 degrees. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Back to School: In just… Read More
Padres Preocupados por la Propagación de COVID-19 Durante Hora de Almuerzo en las Escuelas
Alrededor de 3,000 personas, la gran mayoría describiéndose a sí mismos como padres o tutores, firmaron una petición en línea instando a las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS,… Read More
Parents Concerned with COVID-19 Spread at Lunch; Urge MCPS to Create Specific Plans
Nearly 3,000 people, the vast majority describing themselves as parents or guardians, signed an on-line petition urging Montgomery County Public Schools to mandate a new detailed lunch policy that would… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 19, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Aug. 19 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Turtle Crossing: Montgomery County Parks officials say you may see turtles crossing the road… Read More
Elrich: ‘If I Could Clone Dr. Gayles, I Would’
Local leaders have been informed that Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will be resigning effective Sept. 12. “I believe Dr. Gayles is going to go down as one of… Read More
Quince Orchard High School Football Paused Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
The Quince Orchard High School football program has been paused after six people who were last at the school Monday tested positive for COVID-19 . In a community message, Principal… Read More
Throughout Pandemic, Gayles was the Face of Montgomery County’s Health
During daily meetings with government officials, weekly meetings with the press and constant emails and calls concerning the health of Montgomery County, Dr. Travis Gayles kept his composure. Despite lawsuits,… Read More
El Dr. Travis Gayles Renuncia a su Cargo Como Oficial de Salud del Condado
El Dr. Travis Gayles, oficial de salud del condado de Montgomery, renuncia a su cargo a partir del 12 de septiembre. El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, anunció que Gayles… Read More