Maryland Reports Spike in COVID-19 Cases
Maryland is one of seven states reporting a spike in COVID-19 cases partially due to variants and hot weather. Levels of COVID-19 viral activity in wastewater are currently “very high”… Read More
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Elrich Marks 4 Years Since Pandemic
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich marked four years since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. He used his weekly press briefing on Wednesday to summarize the county’s response to the… Read More
Capital Area Food Bank Releases Hunger Report
The Capital Area Food Bank released its 2023 Hunger Report for the region on Tuesday, and the number of people suffering from food insecurity has remained relatively flat compared to… Read More
Silver Spring Man Repairs Bikes, Gives Them to Immigrants
“I want to give my bike to someone else who can use it,” Oliver Davidson recalled a 9-year-old boy telling him. Davidson, of Chevy Chase Village, knew exactly where to… Read More
Pandemic Measure Allowing Takeout Cocktails Ends Saturday
Starting Saturday, restaurants in Maryland will no longer be allowed to offer carryout alcohol. Purchasing takeout cocktails and other forms of alcohol became an option during the pandemic. But as… Read More
Covid 19: From Pandemic to Endemic
Covid-19 is in a new phase. It has moved from a pandemic to an endemic. The Biden administration lifted the public health emergency on Thursday, May 11th. That comes just… Read More
Group Seeks Greater Health Equity in Elrich Budget
This week the County Council will hold public hearings on County Executive Mark Elrich’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting July 1. One group, the National Center for… Read More
Public Food Assistance Benefits Plummet as Food Prices Rise
Updated at 12:25 p.m. with comments from Manna Food Center Mary Simons of Rockville has known homelessness and hunger during her 69 years. But for the past six years, she… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Crowel Helped Guide County Through Numerous Health Issues
Dr. Raymond Crowel retired this month after 22 years with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and was its director since June of 2019. During Black History… Read More
Rent Increases in County Averaged 2.1% During Past 10 Years
While County Executive Marc Elrich and members of the county council discuss ways to make housing more affordable here, rent during the past 10 years has only risen an average… Read More
DHHS Cited for Not Following Policy When Addressing Food Insecurity During Pandemic
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services didn’t always follow policy when obtaining food security emergency procurements, according to a report issued Tuesday. Montgomery County Inspector General Megan… Read More
Reconfigured Streetery in Bethesda Opens Friday
Work on a bike path along Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda is complete, and the outdoor seating area is reopening Friday night in a slightly different configuration. The block has been… Read More