What’s Open, What’s Closed on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is this Wednesday, Nov. 11. Montgomery County has posted the following holiday schedule: County offices – Closed. State offices and courts – Closed. Libraries – Closed. County liquor… Read More
Pet Valu Going Out of Business; 43 Employees Affected in Montgomery County
Pet Valu announced on its website that it’s closing all of its U.S. stores permanently. According to Maryland Department of Labor, there are six Pet Valu locations in Montgomery County, and… Read More
Hogan: ‘We Have Now Crossed Over Into the Danger Zone’
Gov. Larry Hogan warned at a news conference Tuesday that Maryland’s health metrics “have worsened considerably” since he addressed the state a week ago. As a result, Hogan announced that… Read More
Col. Brooke Lee Middle School Renamed Odessa Shannon Middle School
Overriding The Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School’s renaming committee recommendation, Montgomery County Public School Board of Education (BOE) Tuesday night unanimously voted to change the school’s name to the… Read More
Neall Becomes 2nd Top State Health Official to Retire During Pandemic
Gov. Larry Hogan announced at Tuesday’s coronavirus news conference that Robert Neall, Maryland’s Secretary of Health, will be retiring Dec. 1. Hogan said he received the news Tuesday afternoon and… Read More
Montgomery County School Board Tentatively Approves In-Person Learning Plan
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously to tentatively approve a phased-in return to in-person learning beginning Jan. 12, 2021. A final vote is scheduled for Dec.… Read More
Police Arrest Armed Bank Robber; ‘BB Gun Believed To Be Weapon’
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) Major Crimes Division arrested and charged a Rockville man who they say committed three armed bank robberies. Noel Omar Lorenzo, 41, of Freeland… Read More
Council Passes CE Elrich’s Order to Reinstate Capacity Restrictions as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously voted to end alcohol sales in restaurants and bars after 10 p.m. and to reduce gathering sizes from 50 to 25 people, citing increasing cases of… Read More
Shut-Off of Utilities Could Begin Next Week in Maryland Despite Pandemic
Despite the fact that thousands of people are still struggling to pay their utility bills in Maryland, companies can start issuing termination notices for customers starting Nov. 15. According to… Read More
$13,000 Worth of Apple Products Stolen from 3 T-Mobile Locations in County
Apple products, worth approximately $13,000, were stolen from three T-Mobile stores located in Montgomery County on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 and detectives are asking for help. The thefts are… Read More
Maryland Department of Health Launches Phone Notification Alerts for Coronavirus Exposure
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced this Tuesday the launch of MD Covid Alert, an official COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system for Marylanders. RELEASE: Starting today, Marylanders can use MD… Read More
Hola Montgomery El Podcast – Ser Maestro en una Pandemia
Desde el inicio de la pandemia Covid-19, las Escuelas Públicas del condado de Montgomery cerraron sus puertas en marzo y se transformaron para impartir una educación sólo virtual a sus… Read More