Robots Break Ground for Their New Facility in Gaithersburg
Two agile robots moved toward a pile of sand, picked up a heap and officially broke ground for a new robotics test facility at the National Institute of Standards and… Read More
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Covid-19: Reflecting Back on 2022, Still A Problem But A Hopeful Turn
When the calendar flipped to 2022, Covid-19 was a menace as Montgomery County, the state of Maryland, and the rest of the country dealt with an explosion in cases fueled… Read More
COVID Cases on the Rise, But Officials Not Recommending Mask Mandate
Although Montgomery County’s COVID-19 community level remains low, new cases have risen steadily during the past month and now are more than double a recent low on Nov. 28. Two… Read More
Radon Testing of Rental Units Required as of July 2023
Montgomery County will require radon testing in rental housing, and the results must be disclosed to tenants beginning July 1, 2023. If a high level of radon is detected, landlords… Read More
Montgomery County Moving onto Coronavirus’ ‘Next Normal’
As the number of Montgomery County residents who test positive for COVID-19 continues to decline, the county is moving onto what it is calling “The Next Normal.” During its first… Read More
County Working on Test-to-Stay Program for MCPS
Montgomery County leaders are developing a COVID-19 test-to-stay program for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with a goal to reduce quarantines, County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard explained… 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
County Employees Must Show Proof of Vaccination or Undergo Regular Testing
Montgomery County employees must submit documentation showing they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 18 or be required to submit to regular coronavirus testing. County Executive Marc Elrich made… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 14, In Montgomery County
Today is Wednesday, April 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Reminder: For Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) middle and high schoolers, today is… Read More
Tuesday Will Be Virtual Learning Day for All MCPS Students
Tuesday, the first day that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students resume classes post-spring break, will be a virtual instruction day for all students. The recommendation was made “given the… Read More
Gayles, Elrich Reemphasize Importance of COVID-19 Testing
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles reemphasized the importance of getting tested for COVID-19 during a council meeting Tuesday. In response to a question from Councilmember Craig Rice, Gayles… Read More
Elrich Details Vaccine Appointments, Case Rates
Executive Marc Elrich explained that Montgomery County receives about 15,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccination weekly while about 300,000 county residents currently are eligible for the shot. That, and the lack… Read More