County Reminds Residents of Face Covering Requirement
As cases of COVID-19 rise across the country, Montgomery County took to Twitter on Tuesday to issue a reminder about its public health order to wear face coverings to prevent… Read More
Police/Crime/Fire
ICE: Department of Corrections Did Not Detain Illegal Immigrant Suspected of Sexual Abuse
Rene Atilio Ramos-Hernandez, who was arrested by Montgomery County Police Department and charged with sexual abuse of a minor, was released from police custody although U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More
Montgomery County COVID-19 Metrics Update
Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery county released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday,… Read More
Train Derails At Silver Spring Metro Station, No Serious Injuries Reported
A train derailed at the Silver Spring Metro Station on Tuesday shortly after 11:30 a.m. First responders say it appears that about two rail-cars slightly slipped off the track at… Read More
Junta Electoral de Montgomery Busca Jueces Bilingües y Llama a Registrarse
Se acercan las elecciones generales presidenciales de 2020 el 3 de noviembre, por ende la Junta Electoral del condado de Montgomery recuerda a los residentes la importancia de registrarse para… Read More
Hyperthermia Alert Issued For Tuesday as Temperatures Hover in 90’s
Montgomery County has issued a hyperthermia alert for Tuesday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., as the heat index is expected to soar above 95 degrees. County residents are advised… Read More
Novavax of Gaithersburg Awarded $1.6 Billion in Federal Funding to Develop Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
Novavax—a biotechnology company located in Gaithersburg—has been awarded $1.6 billion to accelerate the development of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. The company announced Tuesday that it has been selected to participate in… Read More
UPDATED: Two Businesses Shut Down for COVID-19 Violations Silver Spring
Updated 7:02 p.m.: Mary Anderson, a spokesperson for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), told MyMCMedia that the county’s press release is incorrect. Vibes Hookah Lounge… Read More
Maryland and Montgomery COVID-19 Positivity Rates Remain Below 6% as Cases Climb
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Tuesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 15,332 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 169 from the 15,163 cases reported… Read More
Cierra Tiendas de Licores en Darnestown por Contagio de Covid-19 en Empleados
El Departamento de Servicios de Alcohol y Bebidas del Condado de Montgomery ha cerrado temporalmente su tienda de licores y vinos en Darnestown, después de que tres de sus empleados… Read More
Council Plans to Help Cover Business Reopening Expenses
Montgomery County Councilmembers are creating a Reopen Montgomery program to offer grants of up to $5,000 to businesses and non-profit organizations to cover costs incurred in reopening their establishments. The… Read More
Board of Elections Reminding Residents About Importance of Voter Registration
With the 2020 presidential general election approaching on November 3, residents are reminded about the importance of voter registration and the role it plays in the entire voting process. Montgomery… Read More