Swimming Pools Can Now Operate at 50% Capacity
Montgomery County has relaxed its COVID-19-related swimming restrictions. As of April 14, pools can be operated at 50% capacity. Also, as of April 1, two swimmers have been allowed in… Read More
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City of Rockville’s Parks, Civic Center and Nature Center to Gradually Reopen
The City of Rockville will gradually reopen some of its facilities during April in accordance with revised county and state COVID-19 health regulations. Residents will be able to hold small… Read More
Lt. Gov. Rutherford Will Not Run for Governor in 2022
Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford (R) will not run for governor in 2022, he announced Wednesday. “This was a decision that I made with my family’s best interest in mind,”… Read More
Jawando Plans to Continue Virtual Stories Throughout Term on Council
Since the start of the coronavirus closures in March 2020, Councilmember Will Jawando has been live streaming videos of himself and guests reading children’s books. “Virtual Storytime with Councilmember Jawando”… Read More
Takoma Park Junction Redevelopment Project Review on Hold
The Takoma Park Junction Redevelopment Project review was put on hold after the city received a letter from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) regarding design… Read More
The Latest COVID-19 Numbers Including Montgomery County Schools
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 14 The Maryland Department of Health reported 117 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 68,377. Montgomery County… Read More
Montgomery County Residents 16+ Can Now Sign Up for Vaccine
Since Monday, Montgomery County residents older than 16 have been able to preregister to receive the coronavirus vaccine at all state and county operated vaccine clinics. This news comes as… Read More
Suspenden uso de la Vacuna Johnson & Johnson Debido a Seis Casos de Coágulos de Sangre
El uso de la vacuna Covid-19 de Johnson & Johnson se ha detenido “por precaución” mientras se estudian seis incidentes de coágulos sanguíneos raros y graves, y se alerta a… Read More
Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Paused Due to Six Blood Clot Cases
Use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has been paused “out of an abundance of caution” while six incidents of rare and severe blood clots are studied, and medical… Read More
COVID-19 Numbers: a Quarter of County Residents are Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 13 The Maryland Department of Health reported 116 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 68,260. As of… Read More
County Leaders Consider How Shortage of Vaccine Doses Will Effect Operational Plans
According to county leaders, the number of allotted COVID-19 vaccine doses has slightly decreased on a federal and state level. During County Council President Tom Hucker’s media briefing on Monday,… Read More
Jawando y Rice: Grupo de Trabajo para Tratar el Tema de la Presencia Policial en las Escuelas
Los concejales del condado de Montgomery Will Jawando y Craig Rice anunciaron que convocarán un grupo de trabajo para desarrollar profesionales de salud mental y otros servicios de apoyo en… Read More