‘You Should Be Able to Feel Safe at School’
This month, students at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown evacuated twice in one week due to safety threats, including reports of a bomb threat. They sheltered in place in… Read More
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With Pre-Holiday Omicron Surge, County Urges Vaccinations and Boosters
Active COVID-19 outbreaks in Maryland increased 29% this week, according to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. Because the state COVID-19 data has been unavailable for about two weeks due to… Read More
Maryland COVID-19 Outbreaks Up 29% From Last Week
Active COVID-19 outbreaks in Maryland increased 29% since last week, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich shared during a virtual media briefing Wednesday. Outbreaks increased 42% in childcare settings, 41% in… Read More
Council Approves $2 Million for Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to approve an almost $2 million special appropriation for the FY22 Operating Budget to provide initial funding for a Guaranteed Income Pilot… Read More
Police: 15-Year-Old Boy Shot in Montgomery Village
A 15-year-old male was shot Wednesday evening in Montgomery Village, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Officers responded to the 18800 block of Walkers Choice Road around 6:11… Read More
County Provides At-Home Rapid Test Kits to Select Groups
The Maryland Department of Health recently gave COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits to the county to distribute in groups where there is an increased risk of exposure or decreased access… Read More
Non-Emergency Line Handled Over 1 Million Calls During Pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic first reached Montgomery County in March 2020, the non-emergency line MC311 has fielded over 1 million calls, according to County Executive Marc Elrich and a Montgomery County… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 16, In Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Dec. 16 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast: The 21st Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast focuses on common priorities. The… Read More
County, MCPS Have Not Discussed Another Pause on In-Person Learning
County officials said they have not had any conversations with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) about a potential pause on in-person learning. “We’ve had no conversations with MCPS regarding any… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 15, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 15 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
Rockville Home to New Global Pandemic Prevention Center
Connected DMV launched a new Global Pandemic Prevention and Biodefense Center at the US Pharmacopeia offices on Twinbrook Parkway, according to a Rockville Economic Development, Inc. press release. The center… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 14, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 14 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Meeting: The Montgomery County Council meets virtually today starting at 9 a.m. See the… Read More