Five Things to Know for June 23 in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, June 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. On the agenda: a… Read More
2020
Metro Announces 15 Stations Opening, 14 Bus Lines Increasing Service
15 Metrorail stations will reopen on Sunday, June 28 and Metrobus service will be increased on the 14 busiest bus lines on Monday, June 29. The following stops will reopen,… Read More
MCPS Updates Maryland’s Recovery Plan for Education
The Maryland State Department of Education just released an updated version of Maryland’s Recovery Plan for Education. State officials say this will serve as a roadmap in developing recovery plans for… Read More
House Will Vote on Policing Act; Would Make it Easier to Prosecute Officers
On Thursday the House of Representatives will vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a bill that aims to reform policing and hold officers accountable. If… Read More
Gayles: ‘Even More Significant Decrease’ in COVID Cases Needed Before Move to Phase 3
There needs to be an even more significant decrease in COVID-19 case numbers before moving into Phase 3 reopening according to county health officer Dr. Travis Gayles. Currently, Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Metrics Show Strong Start to Phase 2 Reopening
Monday afternoon, Montgomery County released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday,… Read More
Planning Department Inviting Input from Residents on Future Roadway Plans
The county planning department will hear input from residents on a street guide for designing and revitalizing roadways at a virtual meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Join us &… Read More
WalletHub Ranks Maryland 5th Most Patriotic State
With the 4th of July around the corner, Wallet Hub has compared key indicators of patriotism across the 50 states and has determined that Maryland is the fifth most patriotic… Read More
Gayles Details Safety Precautions as Swimming Pools Reopen
Montgomery County health officer Dr. Travis Gayles provided safety reminders as swimming pools begin to reopen amid Phase 2. “First and foremost, even in the setting of COVID-19, do not… Read More
En Reunión Virtual Elrich Abordará Desafíos para el Cuidado Infantil
El Ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery Marc Elrich está organizando una reunión virtual el lunes por la noche para proveedores de cuidado infantil. Elrich planea responder preguntas y proporcionar información… Read More
MCPL Book Drops Resuming on June 29
The Montgomery County Public Libraries announced Monday that book drops are opening on June 29. The libraries also announced that branch telephone services will be resuming on June 29 as… Read More
Patagonia Pulling Facebook Ads for ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ Campaign
Patagonia, an outdoor clothing and apparel brand, announced Sunday it would pull all Facebook and Instagram ads until the company participated in “meaningful action” to actively stop the spread of… Read More