Dr. Collins Announces Retirement as Director of NIH
Dr. Francis Collins will step down from his position as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda by the end of the year. Originally nominated by former… Read More
COVID-19
Transporte Gratis para Personas Mayores y Discapacitadas que Desean Vacunarse
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery ofrece transporte gratuito para personas mayores y discapacitadas que desean recibir la vacuna y/o hacerse la pruebas de covid-19. Para programar un… Read More
MCPS: Dile Sí a la Prueba
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) ofrecen pruebas de COVID-19 gratuitas a los estudiantes para ayudar a mitigar la transmisión. El distrito escolar enumera las pruebas como una… Read More
MCPS Details Two Types of COVID-19 Tests Available
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers free COVID-19 testing to students to help mitigate transmission. The school district lists testing as an important strategy for keeping schools open and students… Read More
Líderes Reafirman el Compromiso del Condado de Ayudar a las Víctimas de Violencia Doméstica
Octubre es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica. En el condado de Montgomery, es una oportunidad para que los líderes y los residentes discutan la prevención, la… Read More
County Offers Free Rides to Seniors, Disabled People for Covid-19 Vaccines, Testing
Montgomery County Department of Transportation provides free rides for seniors and disabled people to covid vaccines and testing. To schedule a trip, call Connect-A-Ride at (301) 738-3252 and provide your… Read More
Leaders Reaffirm County’s Commitment to Help Domestic Violence Victims
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In Montgomery County, it is an opportunity for leaders and residents to discuss prevention, education and how victims can get help. On Monday,… Read More
National Fire Prevention Week Theme: ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!’
It’s National Fire Prevention Week – an effort to spread awareness and life-saving tips. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials will share daily safety tips about hazards in residents’ homes that… Read More
3 Juvenile Suspects Arrested, Charged With Auto Theft in Silver Spring
Officers with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested and charged three juveniles with auto theft, possession of a firearm, and a controlled dangerous substance in Silver Spring last week.… Read More
Hogan Clarifies Booster Shot Eligibility in Response to ‘Confusing’ Federal Guidance
Gov. Larry Hogan clarified COVID-19 booster shot eligibility in Maryland as he said the federal government has been offering confusing guidance. “There has been limited, confusing and contradictory guidance from… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Arrested for Rape; Police Concerned About Other Possible Victims
Montgomery County Police have arrested and charged a Gaithersburg man with first-degree rape and attempted second-degree murder of an adult female victim. Authorities say 32-year-old Patrick Clayton Parker encountered the… Read More
Metro Hits Highest Weekday Rail Ridership Mark Since Start of Pandemic
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, weekday Metrorail ridership surpassed 200,000 trips last Friday, Sept. 24, according to Metro. The agency said numbers were influenced by strong… Read More