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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Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 23, in Montgomery County
Today is Monday, Nov. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Museums and Zoo Close: Due to the COVID-19 surge, the Smithsonian museums, including the… Read More
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
Initial Unemployment Claims Rise by Nearly 10%
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents rose by 156 claims or 9.5%. During the week that ended Nov. 14, 1,797 residents filed initial claims. The prior week,… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 20, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Nov. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Commission for Women Virtual Listening Tour: The Montgomery County Commission for Women Listening Tour… Read More
Guitar Center Files for Bankruptcy
Guitar Center filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reduce company debt by approximately $800 million, according to a company press release last week. The California-based company entered a comprehensive Restructuring… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 19, in Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Police Officer Shot Tuesday: Police released additional information Wednesday on the circumstances of the… Read More
Council Receives Update on Planning Board’s Confederate Street-Renaming Project
On June 15, the Montgomery County Council sent a letter to local leaders asking the county to identify all county-owned streets and public facilities that are currently named after Confederate… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 18, in Montgomery County
It is Wednesday, Nov. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weekly COVID-19 Media Briefing: County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles… Read More
Gayles Says Further Restrictions Needed ‘Ultimately to Curb the Numbers’
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said the county continues to look at contact tracing data and may reinstate further COVID-19 restrictions. “I cannot emphasize enough the seriousness of… Read More
Hogan Tightens Restrictions: ‘We Are In A War Right Now And The Virus Is Winning’
Gov. Larry Hogan announced several new measures to tighten Maryland’s coronavirus restrictions at a news conference Tuesday afternoon. The news comes as coronavirus cases are surging across the country. Maryland… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Nov. 17, in Montgomery County
It is Tuesday, Nov. 17, and it is National Transgender Awareness Week. The week aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by the transgender community. Here are five things… Read More