Elrich Cites ‘Need To Go Back To Phase 1’
Update (Nov. 23, 5:30 p.m.): Gov. Larry Hogan did not announce additional restrictions at his 4 p.m. press conference, however he said Maryland State Police will ramp up its COVID-19… Read More
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State Approves County’s Previously-Denied Waiver for Early Childcare Centers
After a second letter from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon approved the county’s initially-rejected request asking to continue relaxed teacher-child ratios in early childcare facilities.… Read More
PassionFish in Bethesda Permanently Closed
The popular seafood restaurant, PassionFish, permanently closed its Bethesda location on Nov. 15. five years after opening. A statement on the company’s Facebook account confirmed the decision a few days before… Read More
Maryland Named Third Most Charitable State in U.S.
Despite the many hardships and challenges that 2020 has brought, the state of Maryland has risen above to be one of the most giving states in the U.S. According to… Read More
Hogan Says COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jumped 53% in Last Two Weeks
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased 53% over the past two weeks. At a press conference Thursday, Hogan said 863 Marylanders are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, the… Read More
Montgomery County School Board Tentatively Approves In-Person Learning Plan
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously to tentatively approve a phased-in return to in-person learning beginning Jan. 12, 2021. A final vote is scheduled for Dec.… Read More
Shut-Off of Utilities Could Begin Next Week in Maryland Despite Pandemic
Despite the fact that thousands of people are still struggling to pay their utility bills in Maryland, companies can start issuing termination notices for customers starting Nov. 15. According to… Read More
State Tops Own Record for Same Day Voter Registration
Maryland voters set a record for same day registration and neared the record high for same day address changes, according to the state Board of Elections. During early voting, 12,728… Read More
Hogan Urges COVID-19 Compliance: ‘Just Wear the Damn Masks’
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan urged residents to follow public health guidance at a press conference Thursday. He emphasized that mask-wearing is the single best way to fight COVID-19, save lives… Read More
Council Postpones Vote to Reinstate COVID-19 Restrictions
The Montgomery County Council postponed voting on County Executive Marc Elrich’s order reinstating some COVID-19 restrictions. A vote is tentatively scheduled for the council’s next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10.… Read More
Elrich Issues Order to Reinstate COVID-19 Restrictions: ‘This is Something We Just Have to Do’
Updated Post (Nov. 5): The Montgomery County Council said it will not vote on Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich’s executive order to reinstate some COVID-19 restrictions until next week. The… Read More
Elrich Emite una Orden Ejecutiva para Restablecer las Restricciones de COVID-19
Publicación actualizada (5 de noviembre, 10:15 a.m): El Concejo del condado de Montgomery dijo que no votará sobre la orden ejecutiva del ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, para… Read More