Initial Unemployment Claims Rise by Nearly 10%
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents rose by 156 claims or 9.5%. During the week that ended Nov. 14, 1,797 residents filed initial claims. The prior week,… Read More
Coronavirus
Number of Residents Using Victim Services Nearly Doubled Compared to 2019
Montgomery County resident use of domestic and sexual violence victim services under the county Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) nearly doubled this year compared to 2019 data. Intakes… Read More
County Has ‘Stocked Up’ on PPE Since the Spring
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring, there was a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment in Montgomery County. But eight months later after stocking up on face masks, gloves,… Read More
Más de 30 Mil Casos de Covid-19 en el Condado de Montgomery
Estadísticas de Covid-19 para el Condado de Montgomery El jueves, el Departamento de Salud de Maryland informó de 465 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery. Este es… Read More
Thursday’s Daily New COVID-19 Cases Sets Records for Maryland, Montgomery County
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Thursday the Maryland Department of Health reported 465 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. This is the second-highest number of new cases since 533 cases were… Read More
‘A Clearly Deteriorated Relationship’: Councilmembers Exasperated by Communication from State
Montgomery County councilmembers were upset after learning that State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon rejected a waiver request from the county asking to continue relaxed teacher-child ratios in early childcare facilities.… Read More
Wednesday’s COVID-19 Daily Case Numbers: Maryland 2,018, Montgomery 262
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 262 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. This is the sixth consecutive day the daily increase is greater… Read More
Gayles Says Further Restrictions Needed ‘Ultimately to Curb the Numbers’
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the county continues to look at contact tracing data and may reinstate further COVID-19 restrictions. “I cannot emphasize enough the seriousness of… Read More
Hogan Tightens Restrictions: ‘We Are In A War Right Now And The Virus Is Winning’
Gov. Larry Hogan announced several new measures to tighten Maryland’s coronavirus restrictions at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. The news comes as coronavirus cases are surging across the country. Maryland… Read More
Special Ed Students, Seniors, Juniors Would Be First to Return to In-Person Learning
Montgomery County Public Schools officials say they’ve had discussions regarding which students could be among the first to return to in-person learning when phases begin. If health metrics are met, MCPS… Read More
Aumento Diario de Casos de Covid-19 en Montgomery Supera los 200
Estadísticas de COVID-19 del condado de Montgomery El martes por la mañana, el Departamento de Salud de Maryland reportó 366 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery. Este… Read More
Number of New Daily COVID-19 Cases Hits New High in Montgomery and Maryland
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Tuesday morning, the Maryland Department of Health reported 366 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. This is the third-highest number of new cases since March and… Read More