The county is looking into COVID-19 safety enforcement measures for businesses to ensure that they are racially equitable. All businesses, as a condition of reopening, are required to abide by… Read More
An uptick in COVID-19 cases locally, nationally and around the world has caused County officials to give pause about lifting some restrictions that are still in effect. During his weekly… Read More
County leaders are considering lifting some restrictions at the seven escape rooms across the county and the Maryland SoccerPlex located in Boyds when it comes to potential tournaments and “modified… Read More
Last week the county announced the start of the Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program. So far, more than 150 businesses have applied and received permits. The program authorizes bars and restaurants… Read More
During Montgomery County’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday, local leaders discussed proposed changes to Executive Order 117-20, with the primary modification impacting alcohol sales after 10:00 p.m. The… Read More
Montgomery County councilmembers received the weekly COVID-19 update from Dr. Earl Stoddard and Dr. Travis Gayles on Tuesday during a virtual meeting. Key topics of discussion included: Plans to enhance… Read More
With a socially distant Halloween looming, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its holiday celebration guidelines Monday, ranking Halloween activities that pose low, moderate, and high risks.… Read More
Local leaders are responding to questions regarding how Halloween might look like during the COVID-19 health crisis. Dr. Earl Stoddard, with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, says guidelines… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county still has not received any state guidance regarding the reopening of non-public schools. County leaders continue to stress that it’s not safe… Read More
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Virtual Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Emergency Management… Read More
El lunes, dos miembros del personal no académico de la escuela Bullis en Potomac dieron positivo de COVID-19 y están en cuarentena. El propio equipo de rastreo de la escuela… Read More
On Monday, two non-academic staff members at Bullis School in Potomac tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-quarantining. The private school’s track own tracing team “immediately informed those in the… Read More