Leaf Blower Bill Signed Into Law
Gas-powered leaf blowers will be phased out in Montgomery County. On Monday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich signed the bill prohibiting gas leaf blowers in coming years. Two… Read More
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Novavax Initiates COVID-19 Vaccine Trials for Adolescents
Vaccine development company Novavax, headquartered in Gaithersburg, announced Monday that it expanded Phase 3 clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate to include adolescents. The trials will include up to… Read More
All Marylanders Ages 16+ Now Eligible to Preregister for State Mass Vaccination Sites
Effective immediately, all Marylanders ages 16+ can preregister with the state for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at a mass vaccination site, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Thursday.… Read More
MCPS School Board Votes to Combine Last Two Reopening Phases
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education accelerated the phase-in plan when it comes to in-person learning by combining Phases 2.1 and 2.2. Now, grades 7… Read More
Gayles: Counties Now Required to Follow State Vaccine Eligibility Phasing
The state issued a memo Monday that, effective immediately, directs entities providing COVID-19 vaccines to follow the state’s phasing for eligibility, Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles said during… Read More
Hogan Announces Maryland Will Enter Phase 2 Making Residents 60+ Eligible
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday that Maryland will enter Phase 2 of its vaccination plan on Tuesday, March 23. Under Phase 2A, all residents ages 60+ will be eligible, Hogan… Read More
MCPS Begins Broader Phase-In for In-Person Learning
On Monday, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) began its broader student phase-in for in-person learning. MCPS launched its return to in-person learning on March 1, when students in specific special… Read More
Hogan: Maryland Will Enter Vaccination Phase 1B Next Week
Maryland will begin Phase 1B of its COVID-19 vaccination plan on Monday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Thursday. Phase 1B includes: – Residents ages 75+ – Residents… Read More
Montgomery County School Board Tentatively Approves In-Person Learning Plan
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously to tentatively approve a phased-in return to in-person learning beginning Jan. 12, 2021. A final vote is scheduled for Dec.… Read More