Phone Buddies Ease Senior Isolation
When Gov. Larry Hogan ordered Marylanders to stay at home, members of the Jewish Council of Aging’s Kensington Clubs found themselves isolated with nothing to do. It has been hard… Read More
Lightning Wear Apparel in Kensington Shifts from Jerseys to Masks
Lightning Wear Apparel in Kensington has been producing Maryland, USA, and Montgomery County flag masks that have become a “must have” fashion item during the coronavirus crisis. County Cable Montgomery’s… Read More
Free Bikeshare and Electric Scooter Program for Essential Workers Extended
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation recently announced the extension of the special programs with Capital Bikeshare and Lyft Electric Scooters offering free memberships for essential workers during the public health… Read More
Several Vehicles Set on Fire in Germantown; Arson Investigation Underway
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services say an arson investigation is underway after multiple vehicles were set on fire in Germantown on Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to the 19300 block… Read More
Montgomery County and Maryland Experience Largest Daily Increase of COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Tuesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 8,950 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 533 cases from the 8,417 reported… Read More
Five Things to Know for May 19 in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, May 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9:30 a.m. Here’s a look… Read More
Piscinas en Montgomery Permanecerán Cerradas para Fin de Semana Festivo
Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Montgomery anunciaron el lunes que las piscinas comunitarias privadas y públicas permanecerán cerradas durante el fin de semana festivo de “Memorial Day” o… Read More
Community Pools in Montgomery County to Stay Closed Memorial Weekend
Montgomery County health officials announced Monday that private and public community pools will remain closed in the county Memorial Day weekend. Health officials say this includes “apartment and condominium complex… Read More
Franchot: ‘an Unbelievable Economic Tornado, Hurricane and Thunderstorm all at Once’
Like it has throughout the country, COVID-19 has had a devastating effect – health-wise and economically – on Maryland. There are almost 40,000 confirmed cases of the virus and over… Read More
Sandy Spring Teacher is a Contestant on JEOPARDY!
A Sandy Spring teacher is a contestant in the 2020 JEOPARDY! Teachers Tournament, according to a news release from the long-running TV game show. Anne Pulju is a 10-12th grade… Read More
‘We Lost a Giant Last Night’: Trailblazer on County Board of Education Dies
Odessa Shannon, the first African American woman elected to the Montgomery County Board of Education, passed away Sunday. She had been in hospice following a lengthy illness. “Today the council… Read More
MCPS Updates Plan for Phase III Online Learning, Kindergarten Registration
MCPS students have been engaged in virtual learning since March 30 and as the school year winds down, more information about future plans is becoming available. According to a letter sent… Read More