Code Red Air Day Forecast for Thursday
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Red air day for the metropolitan Washington region Thursday. Code Red levels mean the air is unhealthy for everyone. Smoke… Read More
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MD HHS Secretary Addresses Cannabis Law, Other Issues
Health equity, living in a post Covid-19 world, behavioral health, and substance abuse are just some of the major challenges Maryland’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Dr. Laura Herrera… Read More
Fauci to Join Georgetown Faculty in July
Dr. Anthony Fauci will join the Georgetown University faculty as a Distinguished University Professor on July 1. Fauci led a lifelong career as an immunologist and infectious disease researcher and… Read More
Grant Program Applications Open for Asian American and Pacific Islander Organizations
Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative is now accepting applications for the Healthy Communities Fund grant program. This initiative, which is part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and… Read More
Recreational Cannabis is Coming to a Dispensary Near You July 1
In just about one week, cannabis will be legal in Maryland for anyone 21 years or older with a government issued ID. “It’s like purchasing alcohol,” explained Steve White, president… Read More
Confirman Directores para Departamentos de Salud y Servicios Humanos y Protección Ambiental
El Dr. James Bridgers, quien fue Director Interino del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (DHHS) del condado, fue designado por unanimidad por el Concejo del Condado como Director del… Read More
Directors Confirmed to Departments of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection
Dr. James Bridgers, who was Acting Director for the county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was unanimously appointed by the County Council as Director on Tuesday. Bridgers replaces… Read More
County, WSSC Agree to Convert Methane into Fuel for Ride On Bus
Montgomery County reached a five-year agreement with WSSC Water (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) to literally turn “poop into power” for its Ride On buses. “Instead of methane being released into… Read More
County Moves Closer to Adding Science Lab Center in North Bethesda
Members of the County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Thursday unanimously agreed to recommend to the council that it dispose of land in North Bethesda to pave the… Read More
WSSC: Update on Water’s Taste and Smell
There’s some encouraging news about the drinking water in the region. A spokesman for Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) provided an update Wednesday on the bad taste and smell some… Read More
Ride On Food Drive Donations Surpass Last Year’s Tally
Last month’s Ride On Food Drive collected 2,309 pounds of non-perishable food, which is 12% more than last year. All the donations were given to the Manna Food Center to… Read More
Montgomery Parks Hosts Speaker Series on Food-Related Topics
Friday will mark the first of five Foodie Fridays Speaker Series events hosted by the Montgomery Parks Community Gardens program, which will give people the opportunity to engage in conversations… Read More