It’s Thursday, July 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
1. COVID-19 Testing Options: There is free COVID-19 testing available today at the Silver Spring Civic Building from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times, but walk-ups are allowed. Click here for more information.
TOMORROW! Free #COVID19 testing will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. https://t.co/qloetwrHpz pic.twitter.com/6UMnaHEpJB
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) July 29, 2020
2. Reopen Montgomery Grant Program: Applications for the Reopen Montgomery Grant Program to help small businesses are now being accepted. Click here to apply and learn about eligibility requirements.
‼️Applications are now being accepted for the Reopen Montgomery Grant Program. For eligibility requirements and to apply ➡ https://t.co/IFASQQ50Tj. @MOCOBizSolution pic.twitter.com/oiS7fPFVSp
— Sidney Katz (@MC_Council_Katz) July 29, 2020
3. Food Assistance: There are a variety of food resources available throughout the county. Click here for information about food distribution sites and opportunities to donate.
For food assistance, call the Food Access Call Center at 311. For additional food resources, visit the County's COVID-19 Information Portal ➡ https://t.co/eHXE1TjMI6. @311MC311 @MoCoFoodCouncil pic.twitter.com/duKYrFCFRu
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) July 29, 2020
4. Bus Services Expanding: Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will expand Ride On bus service starting Sunday, Aug. 2, to support businesses that continue to reopen and residents who are resuming activity previously reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more details.
🆕 @MCDOTNow is expanding its @RideOnMCT bus service to include all routes beginning Sunday, Aug. 2. Details: https://t.co/f2O68hniVp. pic.twitter.com/ZcBSIsaiHr
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) July 29, 2020
5. New Library Hours: MCPL Libraries will be implementing new hours for most branches starting Sunday, August 2. Click here for more details.
ICYMI! @MCPL_Libraries will implement new hours for all branches except Noyes Library for Young Children & Maggie Nightingale beginning Sunday, Aug. 2. During this reopening phase, telephone & contactless holds pickup are current services. More info at https://t.co/YpfZgoJD0o. pic.twitter.com/DLXHJFEUw6
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) July 29, 2020
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