Teachers Rally on Eve of MCPS Budget Vote
Teachers marched in downtown Silver Spring Monday before the school board finalizes a budget Tuesday. “We are looking for full funding for our schools so that we do not have… Read More
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Novavax Announces Layoffs, Prepares for ‘Leaner’ Organization
Novavax, based in Gaithersburg, announced Wednesday that it is cutting both fulltime employees and contractors by 12%. According to a news release, Novavax officials “made the difficult decision to reduce… Read More
Metro’s ‘Barebones’ Proposed Budget Would Eliminate Weekend Rail Service
Due to reduced ridership and revenue during the pandemic, Metro has proposed drastic cuts, including eliminating weekend rail service and scheduling daily trains at 30 minute intervals, in its proposed… Read More
Pet Valu Going Out of Business; 43 Employees Affected in Montgomery County
Pet Valu announced on its website that it’s closing all of its U.S. stores permanently. According to Maryland Department of Labor, there are six Pet Valu locations in Montgomery County, and… Read More
Metro Considering Layoffs, Service Cuts if Federal Funding Ends
The Metro Board of Directors held a special meeting Friday to approve potential service cuts and layoffs that may go into effect if federal funding does not come through. The… Read More
Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s, Outback File Layoff Notices
Over 200 workers in in Montgomery County for Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Outback Steakhouse are part of a 60 days notice of possible layoffs or reduced hours because… Read More