Silver Spring Woman Diagnosed With Cancer Strives To Give Back
Going in and out of cancer treatments for almost 10 years, Silver Spring resident Liza Takounakis understands not just the pain and grief that comes with her breast and lung… Read More
Octubre Mes de la Sensibilización sobre el Cáncer de Seno
Según los datos estadísticos que se comparten en la página web de la organización Nueva Vida sobre el cáncer en las mujeres latinas, las latinas tienen una mayor mortalidad por… Read More
Dolcezza Remains Open For The Holiday Season
Dolcezza, a gelato and coffee shop, will remain open on Bethesda Row this holiday season. The news was announced this Tuesday, Oct. 20, to Dolcezza lovers who will miss the… Read More
Washington Sports Club in Silver Spring Permanently Closed
The Washington Sports Club on Wayne Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring is permanently closed. According to a sign on the front door, members will be given prorated refunds. Washington Sports… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 22, in Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Oct. 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Districtwide Boundary Analysis Update: A webinar will be held at 7:00 p.m.to introduce and explore… Read More
Riemer Warns More Reopenings Mean ‘We Are Painting Ourselves Into a Corner’ with Schools
Councilmember Hans Riemer is concerned schools are not being prioritized when it comes to Montgomery County’s reopening strategy. “Yes small businesses are paying a price from covid, kids are paying… Read More
Maryland Releases Draft COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Maryland released the initial draft of its COVID-19 vaccination plan. There are currently no coronavirus vaccines approved by the FDA. Referencing CDC information, the draft plan sent to CDC Director… Read More
Montgomery County’s Covid-19 Test Positivity Rate Remains Below 3%
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Wednesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 492 new statewide coronavirus cases since Tuesday, 104 of which are in COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. This… Read More
2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Canceled 6 Months in Advance
About seven months ago, the 2020 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C. was canceled due to COVID-19. On Tuesday the festival organization announced the cherry blossom parade is… Read More
County Continues to Closely Monitor Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery County continues to monitor the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases. According to health officials, there’s been an increase in cases locally and nationwide. “There are some smaller increases in… Read More
Two Local College Students Win Scholarship for Helping Businesses During Pandemic
College students from across the state applied for the Shop Maryland-Tax Free Week Scholarship. Participants were asked to explain how they helped businesses survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two… Read More
After Dispute Over Private Schools, County Still Unclear on its Authority to Make Closures
It’s unclear what authority Montgomery County has to make broad school closures if COVID-19 conditions get worse, Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard said at a county council meeting Tuesday. … Read More