Maryland Courts Postpone All Jury Trials Until 2021
On Thursday, the Maryland Judiciary announced that all jury trials will be postponed to 2021. Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera ordered that courts roll back from… Read More
Police/Crime/Fire
Spiking COVID-19 Cases Forces University of Maryland to Jumpstart Virtual Learning
With spiking COVID-19 cases in the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County, the University of Maryland early Friday afternoon sent an urgent email notifying students, faculty, and staff of… Read More
Suspected Motor Vehicle Thieves Arrested After Fleeing Scene, Crash
Montgomery County Police arrested three suspects Sunday, Nov. 8 after the driver of a stolen Toyota Camry fled an attempted traffic stop and collided with a parked vehicle. Just after… Read More
Montgomery County Recreation Lowers Capacity at Indoor Swimming Pools
In compliance with the latest public health guidance and Executive Order 122-20, no more than 25 individuals may be in a Montgomery County indoor aquatic facility at any time effective… Read More
Local Health Officials See Increase in Youth Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles says local hospital leaders are starting to see an increase in hospitalizations, particularly people under 30-years-old, due to COVID-19. “What they reported is… Read More
County Announces Long-Term COVID-19 Economic Recovery Efforts
Local leaders announced a pandemic Economic Roadmap to Recovery and Long-Term Success during the county’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing on Thursday. The county’s Economic Advisory Group has been meeting… Read More
Maryland Sets Record for New COVID-19 Cases, Montgomery Sees Highest Numbers Since June
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 239 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Friday morning. This is the highest daily increase in more than five months… Read More
Hogan Says COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jumped 53% in Last Two Weeks
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased 53% over the past two weeks. At a press conference Thursday, Hogan said 863 Marylanders are currently hospitalized with COVID-19, the… Read More
County Responds to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
As COVID-19 case numbers rise, county leaders say they continue to work with local hospitals to make sure they are prepared. During the county’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing, Health… Read More
Avoiding Scams During the Holidays
Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) wants residents to be wary during the holidays of suspicious phone calls and emails. Phishing, smishing, and vishing are terms consumers must familiarize… Read More
Auto Thefts in Montgomery County Up 21% Compared to 2019 Statistics
As of Oct. 31, auto theft is up 21% in Montgomery County from what it was as of the same date last year, according to Montgomery County Police 6th District… Read More
Cuidado con las Estafas que Comienzan en Redes Sociales
La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery (OCP) advierte a los usuarios sobre los estafadores que se están aprovechando de las personas que están ahora más conectadas… Read More