Elrich Sets Benchmark for Reinstating Indoor Mask Mandate
Update (2:15 p.m.): The county council, sitting as the Board of Health, will discuss and vote on the regulation next week on Thursday, Aug. 5 per a release from Montgomery… Read More
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County Provides More Than $28 Million in Rent Relief Assistance; More Funds Available
Montgomery County has provided more than $28 million in rent relief assistance since May of 2020 – supporting about 5,600 households, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. Local leaders say… Read More
¿Por qué las Personas Vacunadas Deben Usar la Mascarilla de Nuevo?
Según el sitio web de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), para obtener la máxima protección contra la variante Delta y… Read More
Two Montgomery County Hospitals Rank In Maryland’s Top 15
Two Montgomery County hospitals placed in the top 15 medical centers in Maryland, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report. Bethesda’s Suburban Hospital was ranked the… Read More
Elrich on Uptick In COVID-19 Cases: ‘Folks Who Are Not Vaccinated Are Jeopardizing This’
Montgomery County leaders say unvaccinated adults drive the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. Data shows that it’s not just happening locally but nationwide – especially as the delta variant runs… Read More
Air Quality Alert – Code Orange
Environmental agencies in Maryland have issued a Code Orange air quality alert for Montgomery County, 11 other counties and the city of Baltimore. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means… Read More
Aumentan los Casos de COVID-19 en el Condado Montgomery
Durante el mes de julio, el condado de Montgomery y el estado de Maryland han experimentado un aumento en el número de casos de COVID-19 y la tasa de positividad.… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases and Positivity Rate Increase
Montgomery County and the state of Maryland has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate during July. While other states with fewer vaccinated residents… Read More
Hispanos Representan el 20% de la Población en Montgomery, y más del 18% ya se ha Vacunado
Según los datos más recientes del gobierno del condado de Montgomery, los hispanos representan el 20% de la población y el 18.45% ha recibido al menos una dosis de la… Read More
Food Waste Management Changing in Maryland
Right now most food waste from large restaurants, grocery stores and produce distributors goes to landfill. And that’s because there’s no other option. But all that will change in Maryland… Read More
With Recent Spike in COVID-19 Cases County Leaders Stress Importance of Vaccine
Montgomery County, along with other jurisdictions across the nation, has seen an uptick in the daily toll of COVID-19 cases. Health officials say the majority of the cases are among… Read More
MCPS Face Mask Guidance For Upcoming School Year Expected Next Week
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials say they continue to work closely with local and state health officials to determine face mask guidance and other health and safety practices for… Read More