5 Things to Know Today, July 29, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, July 29. Here’s the 10 day forecast as we head into the weekend and 5 things to know today and this weekend. 1. Primary Election Update: The… Read More
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County Focuses on Fighting Monkeypox, While Still Battling COVID
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that Monkeypox is the county’s new public health threat to prepare and respond to, even while still fighting COVID. During the press briefing,… Read More
State Police Investigate Possible Police Impersonator
Maryland State Police (MDSP) investigate a possible police impersonator in Montgomery County. MDSP received a call reporting a suspicious car on I-270 at about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to a… Read More
County Tenants Facing Rent Hikes
Tenants in Montgomery County could face significant rent increases now that the bill that previously protected them has lapsed. Matt Losak, Executive Director of the Montgomery County Renters Alliance, spoke… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 28, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, July 28 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Primary Elections: No canvass today at Germantown, it will resume Friday, July 29. 2. Community Conversation:… Read More
Council Votes for Lactation Rooms, Paid Parental Leave for County Employees
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council passed two bills that aim to help county employees. Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced the bills last month. One provides six weeks of paid parental… Read More
Leaders Recommend Mask-Wearing as County Hits High COVID-19 Transmission
Montgomery County returned to high COVID-19 community level transmission this week. During a media briefing Wednesday, Acting Health Officer Dr. James Bridgers said there is currently no recommendation to reinstate… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 27, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, July 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Weekly Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich and health leaders will hold their media briefing at… Read More
Tenants, Property Associations Testify on Rent Cap Bill as Increases Allowed Next Month
On Tuesday, Montgomery County renters and local property associations testified on a county council bill that would reinstate a limit on rent increases after the previous limit expired. In a… Read More
Silver Spring Native, ESPN Co-Host Inspires Kids at White Oak Lacrosse Camp
Children at a lacrosse summer camp in White Oak received a visit from a Montgomery County native who co-hosts an ESPN women’s lacrosse show. Tari Kandemiri, co-host of Sound On… Read More
County Moves into High Status for COVID-19 Hospital Admissions
Montgomery County moved into high community level status with an average of 12.6 COVID-19 related hospital admissions per 100,000 residents during the past seven days that ended on July 24.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 26, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Montgomery County Council: Session starting at 9:00 a.m. with a Proclamation celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the… Read More