Free Rides Home Available Thursday for St. Patrick’s Day Revelers
If you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a visit to an Irish pub or another establishment that serves green beer, don’t forget to have a plan to get… Read More
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Elrich Critical of Congressional Republicans Challenging COVID-19 Funding
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich criticized Republicans in Congress who are challenging additional COVID-19 funding requested by President Joe Biden. “I’m disappointed, but not at all surprised, that Republicans in… Read More
Los Concejales Hacen un Llamado a la Unidad y a Terminar con los Mensajes de Odio
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery presentó un proyecto de ley el martes que reafirma su apoyo a los funcionarios de salud pública y contra los mensajes racistas y homofóbicos.… Read More
Councilmembers Call for Unity, End to Hate Messaging
The Montgomery County Council introduced a bill Tuesday reaffirming their support of public health officials and against racist and homophobic messaging. The bill is set to be approved on March… Read More
Councilmember Craig Rice Recovering from Car Accident
Councilmember Craig Rice was involved in a car collision Tuesday morning but “did not suffer any serious injuries,” according to Council President Gabe Albornoz. “The great news is Councilmember Craig… 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
Is the Pandemic Over?
Last weekend marked the two-year anniversary of the Covid 19 pandemic in America. That’s when the official CDC Timeline states the pandemic was declared a National Emergency. It’s been two… Read More
Dr. Travis Gayles Honored for His Leadership During Pandemic
Former Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles received the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the top public health official in… Read More
EveryMind Announces First Event in LGBTQ+ Youth Town Hall Series
EveryMind, a local mental health resource organization, announced the first event in its LGBTQ+ Youth Town Hall Series, for March 24, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The first event… Read More
Elrich Denounces Disruptions Made During Mask Discussion at School Board Meeting
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich denounced disruptions made during a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) school board meeting. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to make mask-wearing optional in… Read More
NIH Wants to Include ‘All of Us’ in Personalized Health Project
The National Institutes of Health relaunches their All of Us Journey this week after a more than 2-year hiatus. The project aims to gather health information from diverse populations with… Read More
First Ever Pig Heart Transplant Patient Dies
A Maryland man who received the first ever pig heart plant two months ago died on Tuesday, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) announced today. David Bennett Sr, 57,… Read More