5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 29, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Oct. 29 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Food Distribution Events: There are three food distribution events today for anyone in need.… Read More
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Heavy Rain Expected; Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Friday
The National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.… Read More
Park Closures Due to Deer Population Management Program Begin this Week
Starting this week, Montgomery Parks is urging visitors to plan their visits around scheduled closures, according to an August announcement. The reason? Annual deer population management programming — which utilizes… Read More
SBA Loans Available for Residents and Businesses Affected by the Remains of Hurricane IDA
Residents of the state of Maryland, including Montgomery County, as well as business owners, who were affected by disasters caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Aug. 31 through… Read More
Halloween Happenings: Family Fun for All Ages
There are many family-friendly events in the county to celebrate Halloween. Here are a few: Haloween Eye Spy Trains Take a ride on the miniature trains in Cabin John and… Read More
Halloween Happenings in the County: Haunted Houses, Forests and More
There are plenty of places in or near Montgomery County to have some spooky Halloween fun. Here’s a list of some haunted forests and houses, live theatre and movies for… Read More
County Humane Society Accepting Entries for ‘Howl-o-ween’ Pet Costume Contest
The Montgomery County Humane Society is accepting entries for the 2021 Howl-o-ween pet costume contest now through Friday, Oct. 22 at midnight. Pet costume contests have been a holiday mainstay… Read More
Adam Ortiz, County’s DEP Director, Appointed Regional Administrator at U.S. EPA
Adam Ortiz, director of Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection, was named the new regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the White House announced Tuesday. Ortiz has run… Read More
County Offers Bulb Exchange Program During October for Energy Action Month
October is National Energy Action Month, a federal-wide effort to promote sustainability and energy efficiency while encouraging the smart use of energy, water, and transportation resources. Here in Montgomery County,… Read More
Montgomery College Will Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations for Staff and Students
Montgomery College will require staff and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per a release from the college. Exemptions are possible for medical and religious reasons. All faculty and… Read More
MCPS Mandates Vaccinations for Student-Athletes in Winter, Spring Sports
Montgomery County Public Schools sent a letter to the community on Thursday announcing several updates to the schools’ coronavirus response. One update dealt with students, ages 12 and up, planning… Read More
Thursday’s COVID-19 Numbers: 962 New Cases in Maryland, 130 in Montgomery
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 130 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Thursday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 25,692. The county has a… Read More