Jamal T. Fox Named Next City of Takoma Park Manager
Jamal T. Fox has been named the next City of Takoma Park manager and will begin work Aug. 2. Fox currently is the city administrator in Camas, Washington and also… Read More
Government
County Council Introduces Resolution to Support Maintaining Open Streets Programs
The Montgomery County Council introduced a resolution Thursday showing support for maintaining Open and Shared Streets programs. The county’s Department of Transportation (DOT) began the Shared Streets program when the… Read More
After Review, Maryland Increases Number of COVID-19 Deaths by 517
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 27 After a review of the state’s COVID-19 data, the Department of Health increased the number of confirmed deaths by 517 and probable deaths… Read More
Marylanders Can Receive Digital Version of COVID-19 Vaccination Records
Marylanders who were vaccinated in the state can now receive a digital copy of their vaccination record on the website ImmuNet. This website makes it easier for those who have… Read More
Hogan, County Council Issue Statements Condemning Anti-Semitic Attacks
Gov. Larry Hogan addressed and condemned anti-Semitism in a statement Wednesday, as attacks on Jewish people have escalated nationwide. “The rise in anti-Semitic activity and attacks across our nation cuts at… Read More
New Face Covering Guidance Effective Friday at 6:00 am
Most restrictions will be lifted as the county enters Phase 3 of reopening on Friday, May 28 just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. During a virtual media briefing on Wednesday,… Read More
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers Including Montgomery County Schools
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 26 The Maryland Department of Health reported 15 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 70,743. Montgomery County… Read More
County to Reopen 13 Libraries by June 14
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced May 10 they would begin reopening branches to the public. On June 1, six of the 22 county libraries will reopen after being closed… Read More
Moderna Asegura que su Vacuna es Segura para Jóvenes a Partir de los 12 Años
Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Montgomery alientan a los jóvenes a vacunarse ahora que la vacuna Pfizer COVID-19 ha sido autorizada para el grupo de edad de 12… Read More
Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler Declares Run for Governor
Doug Gansler, former Maryland Attorney General and former State’s Attorney for Montgomery County, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor. He served as Attorney General from 2007-2015 and was… Read More
County Encouraging Youth Ages 12-15 to Get Vaccinated
Montgomery County health officials encourage youth to get vaccinated now that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for the 12-15-year-old age group. According to the county’s Vaccination Distribution Dashboard, more… Read More
Local Leaders Reflect on George Floyd’s Death One Year After He Was Killed
Montgomery County and state leaders reflected on the death of George Floyd one year after he was killed by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020. Floyd… Read More