Elrich Clarifies Confusion Over CDC’s ‘Wrongly Interpreted’ New Mask Guidance
County leaders are well aware that many people in the community – and across the country – are confused about the new CDC face mask guidelines for those who are… Read More
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Elrich On Reopening: ‘Just Because We’re Getting Better Doesn’t Mean We’re Done With This’
Montgomery County will look more “normal” soon. Local leaders say now that 50% of residents are fully vaccinated, the county is 10 days away from aligning with state guidance and… Read More
‘You Have Done Us A Great Service’: Council Lauds Retiring School Superintendent Smith
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith was praised for his leadership through the pandemic and his push for equity for all students as his June 1 retirement date nears.… Read More
County’s Safety Net Program Aids Pet Owners Needing Temporary Care
The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services now is offering temporary care for residents facing eviction, domestic violence or hospitalization. The Safety Net Foster program is designed to help pet… Read More
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers Including Montgomery County Schools
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 19 The Maryland Department of Health reported 29 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 70,585. Montgomery County… Read More
Council Commemorates National Mental Health Awareness Month in May
During the pandemic, mental health issues and drug overdoses rose as did calls for help to Montgomery County’s mobile crisis team. Dr. Raymond Crowel, director of the county’s Department of… Read More
Council Approves Funding for Students, Restaurant and Hotel Owners
Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed to allocate funds to assist summer school and other school enrichment programs. Councilmembers also approved another round of grants to restaurant and hotel owners. All… Read More
Jawando, Pollard Introduce Community Informed Police Training Act
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando, joined by Montgomery College President Dr. DeRionne Pollard, introduced the Community Informed Police Training Act to require police to work with local academic partners on… Read More
Nuevas Medidas sobre Mascarillas Provocan Confusión; La Junta de Salud Local Explica
Las nuevas pautas federales de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), que sugieren que las personas completamente vacunadas no tienen que usar mascarillas, en la… Read More
New CDC Mask Guidelines Spark Confusion; County Board of Health Explains Local Impact
New federal guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggesting fully vaccinated people don’t have to wear masks in most indoor places and outdoors has sparked confusion.… Read More
County Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions but Still Working on Getting More Residents Vaccinated
As of May 28, there will be no capacity limits for outdoor gatherings and indoor gatherings will be limited to 250 people, explained Robert Drummer, senior legislative attorney. Face coverings… Read More
Montgomery, Maryland Positivity Rates Are Lowest Since Beginning of Pandemic
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for May 18 The Maryland Department of Health reported 26 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 70,556. As of… Read More