Free Virtual Event Showcases Resources for Older Adults
Montgomery County’s Commission on Aging (COA) will host a free virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. The event will highlight programs and resources designed to… Read More
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Wheaton Ice Arena to Close for Renovations in Spring
Montgomery Parks will close Wheaton Ice Arena from mid-April 2025 to early October 2025 for refrigeration system upgrades. The closure will suspend all public skating sessions, camps, programs, and rentals… Read More
Maryland Ranks 3rd in Nation for High Cost of Smoking
Smoking imposes significant financial burdens on individuals in Maryland, ranking the state third-highest in the nation for smoking-related costs, according to a recent WalletHub study. The study reveals that Maryland… Read More
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Raises Concerns
Last week, the Louisiana Health Department reported the first U.S. death from bird flu. That has caused new concerns about the H5N1 virus, and whether the country is staring at… Read More
Aumentan Casos de Influenza y COVID-19
El condado está experimentando máximos estacionales en casos de gripe y un aumento en las hospitalizaciones por COVID-19. Las hospitalizaciones por COVID-19 se han duplicado en las últimas dos semanas,… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise
The county is experiencing seasonal highs in flu cases and a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations. COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past two weeks, County Executive Marc Elrich said during… Read More
Alerta de Emergencia por Frío Emitida Hasta el Jueves
El condado de Montgomery ha emitido una alerta de emergencia por frío hasta el jueves 16 de enero al mediodía. Se espera que los valores de sensación térmica caigan por… Read More
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight
The calendar has flipped to 2025, and many people are still trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make is to lose… Read More
Cold Emergency Alert Issued Through Thursday
Montgomery County has issued a Cold Emergency Alert starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 16, at noon. Wind chill values are expected to drop below 20… Read More
Maryland Health Connection: La Fecha Límite de Inscripción es el 15 de Enero
Maryland Health Connection es el mercado oficial de seguros de salud del estado, que ofrece una plataforma para que los residentes comparen e inscriban en planes de seguro de salud,… Read More
Maryland Health Connection: Enrollment Deadline is January 15
Maryland Health Connection is the state’s official health insurance marketplace, providing a platform for residents to compare and enroll in health insurance plans, as well as determine eligibility for financial… Read More
Volunteers Needed for Annual Homelessness Count
Montgomery County will hold its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 29 and 30 to identify unhoused individuals. The count will run from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday,… Read More