Winter Weather Ends Like it Began – With a Whimper
It may not feel like it but Wednesday is the last day of winter – one of the mildest winters recorded in modern history. Temperatures were way above normal and… Read More
2020
Message from Councilmember Rice: Complete the Census by April 1
Households in Montgomery County have just two weeks to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire online and meet the target of April 1st. When you respond to the census, you’ll tell… Read More
Montgomery County Parks and Trails Still Open to Public During Outbreak
Montgomery Parks’ outdoor parks and trails are still open for public use during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. We know you love our urban trails. To reduce trail traffic and… Read More
Restaurantes en Montgomery Pueden Vender Cerveza y Vino a Domicilio
Los restaurantes del condado de Montgomery pueden vender cerveza y vino a domicilio o para recoger en el establecimiento. La Junta de Comisionados de Licencia aprobó una resolución para permitir… Read More
Clarksburg Premium Outlets Will Close Wednesday Night Until March 29
The Clarksburg Premium Outlets will close Wednesday at 7 p.m. until March 29 due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. A statement says that the decision to close came… Read More
Wilson Parrot Foundation in Damascus is Missing Cockatoo
The Wilson Parrot Foundation in Damascus is missing a male Galah Cockatoo named Sydney. The foundation was opened in 1996 by Brian Wilson, a retired firefighter who’s known to many… Read More
Jawando Debuts Daily Virtual Story Time for Kids
Councilmember Will Jawando will be reading stories to young children while schools are closed due to the coronavirus emergency. In this day of social distancing, Jawando’s story time is streamed… Read More
Family of Slain Potomac Man Calls for Release of Police Camera Footage
The family of the Potomac man fatally shot by police March 12 is calling upon the Montgomery County Police Department to “immediately release all body camera footage and audio.” MCPD… Read More
Restaurants Can Sell Beer, Wine for Carryout, Delivery in Montgomery County
Restaurants can sell beer and wine for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County. The Board of License Commissioners approved a resolution to let restaurants sell beer and wine with a… Read More
Local Hospitals Gearing up for COVID-19 Virus Spread
Local hospitals are gearing up and taking new measures as the number of COVID-19 cases grow. Tents are being installed to triage coronavirus patients so that other patients and staff… Read More
Montgomery County Implements Curbside Pickup
In an effort to support restaurants that depend on carryout orders, Montgomery County will implement curbside pickup. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that it has established “No Parking”… Read More
UPDATE: Public Safety Awards Rescheduled for June 29
Update (March 18): Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) announced it has rescheduled its 46th Annual Public Safety Awards luncheon for June 29. The luncheon is from 10 to 2… Read More