5 Things to Know Today, Jan. 3, In Montgomery County
Happy New Year! It’s Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. CE Elrich Positive for COVID-19: County Executive Marc Elrich tested positive… Read More
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Elrich Tests Positive for COVID-19
County Executive Marc Elrich tested positive for COVID-19 Saturday. “I have mild symptoms, just feeling tired, and I am grateful to be vaccinated and boosted. I will be isolating but… Read More
Mask Mandate Expected to Remain Even if Vaccination Rate Reaches 85%
Montgomery County Council is no longer expected to eliminate its mask mandate at its Jan. 4 meeting even if 85% of residents have been vaccinated, as councilmembers previously suggested. Currently,… Read More
Fire and Rescue Service Makes Adjustments Due to Staffing Shortages
COVID-19 has taken its toll on the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) with 110 career and 23 volunteer members unable to report to work. Those 133 absentees are… Read More
County’s COVID-19 Cases Increase; Hospital Beds Still Available
As the highly contagious Omicron continues to spread, Montgomery County is recording a high number of new COVID-19 cases but its percent of occupied hospital beds is in the low… Read More
Officials Expect to Recommend Mask Mandate Extension
As Montgomery County approaches the trigger to terminate its indoor mask mandate, officials expect to recommend extending the requirement due to worsening COVID-19 metrics, they said during a virtual media… Read More
Places to Get COVID-19 Vaccinated in Montgomery County
As the holiday season approaches, some Montgomery County residents may still be looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine. To make a vaccine appointment at a county clinic, visit the Montgomery… Read More
COVID-19 Testing Kit Shortage Poses Holiday Concerns
Limited supplies of COVID-19 testing kits create uncertain risks for holiday gatherings this year in Montgomery County and around the nation. Just one week after the highly transmissible Omicron variant… Read More
Median House Sale Price in Montgomery County Rose to $525,000 in November
The median sold price for a residential property in Montgomery County during November rose to $525,000, which is an increase of 7.1% since November of 2020 when it was $490,000.… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Dec. 23 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Winter Break Opportunities: with winter break beginning this week, there are several events starting… Read More
Montgomery County to Propose COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
Montgomery County officials will propose a COVID-19 vaccine passport to the county council for consideration, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said during a virtual briefing Wednesday. “Hopefully they… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 22, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 22 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Hypothermia Alert: Montgomery County is under a Hypothermia Alert until 11 a.m. The alert is… Read More