Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot is October 20
For voters who are opting to vote by mail, the deadline to request mail-in ballots is Tuesday, October 20. It is important to note that ballots will not be automatically… Read More
Government
Sitios de Pruebas Gratis de Covid-19 en Montgomery para esta Semana
Los funcionarios de salud del Condado de Montgomery instan a todos los residentes a hacerse la prueba de COVID-19 y proporcionarán pruebas gratuitas en varias localizaciones. Las son gratuitas, no… Read More
Councilmember Riemer: Montgomery County’s Reopening Efforts Should Prioritize Students
Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer is concerned that Montgomery County isn’t prioritizing getting students back into the classroom. In a letter sent to county residents Monday, Riemer explained why he… Read More
Hogan: Outdoor Sports Stadiums Can Open to 10% Capacity
The state of Maryland updated its capacity restrictions for outdoor sports and entertainment venues. On Friday Gov. Larry Hogan and State Health Secretary Robert Neall issued orders saying outdoor sports… Read More
Governor Hogan Casts His Presidential Write-In Vote for Ronald Reagan
Gov. Larry Hogan voted for Ronald Reagan by-mail last week, The Washington Post reported Friday. Hogan wrote-in the late president’s name because he wanted to make a statement, according to… Read More
County Ensuring Business Reopening Enforcement is Racially Equitable
The county is looking into COVID-19 safety enforcement measures for businesses to ensure that they are racially equitable. All businesses, as a condition of reopening, are required to abide by… Read More
Montgomery County Has Most One-Day Coronavirus Cases Since Late July
The Maryland Department of Health reported 159 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Friday morning. This is the largest daily increase in more than two months; 171 new cases were… Read More
County Board of Education Plans Conversation on Virtual Learning
The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education’s Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Committee is inviting community members to share their thoughts on virtual learning. The virtual meeting is set for… Read More
STEM Company Moves Headquarters to Rockville
A New York City-based antivirals company announced it has moved its headquarters to Rockville and is expected to hire 50 scientists and engineers within the next three years. Autonomous Therapeutics,… Read More
Elrich Gives Update on COVID-19 Transmission Data, Testing Efforts
According to county contact tracing data, indoor, outdoor, and family gatherings continue to have high levels of COVID-19 transmission. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says COVID-19 testing is important in getting… Read More
Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Gives Officials Pause About Lifting Reopening Restrictions
An uptick in COVID-19 cases locally, nationally and around the world has caused County officials to give pause about lifting some restrictions that are still in effect. During his weekly… Read More
Wheaton Revitalization Project Completed On Time; Building Will House Over 900 Employees
The Wheaton Revitalization Project has been completed on time and within budget after three years of construction. The project provides a government office building, below-ground parking garage, and town square… Read More