Five Things to Know for July 7 in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, July 7, and today is National Strawberry Sundae Day. Because scattered thunderstorms are expected later in the day, this is something sweeter that we can look forward to.… Read More
County Public Libraries Begin New ‘Holds to Go’ Service
Despite COVID-19 forcing libraries across the county to close, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) began its new contact free pick-up service Monday at all library locations except for Noyes and… Read More
Compañía Hispana de Eventos se Transforma para Fabricar Escudos Faciales
Tierra Events es una empresa hispana establecida en Rockville, Maryland y dedicada a realizar eventos de todo tipo desde hace más de 10 años, hasta que la pandemia de Covid-19… 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
Councilmembers Want Property Tax Exemptions for High-Rise Developers at Metro Stations
Montgomery County Councilmembers want high-rise housing at Metro stations. Councilmember Hans Riemer held a press conference at the Forest Glen Metro Station Monday to discuss Bill 29-20, which would offer… 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
Darnestown Liquor and Wine Store Closes Due to Employees With COVID-19
Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol and Beverage Services has temporarily closed its Darnestown Liquor and Wine store after three employees tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release. One… Read More
‘If That Bothers You Then Please Dine Elsewhere’: Gaithersburg Restaurant Refuses Mask Protocol
The Grille at Flower Hill in Gaithersburg has been receiving attention – not the good kind – on social media after a now-deleted Facebook post from a manager or owner… Read More
Councilmember Glass Will Introduce LGBTQ Rights Legislation
Councilmember Evan Glass will introduce an “LGBTQ Bill of Rights” Tuesday, which could improve legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer residents in the county. Tomorrow, Councilmember @EvanMGlass… Read More
County Will Open New Cooling Places Only In Extreme Heat Emergencies
Although county libraries and recreation centers are still mostly shuttered, county officials are not planning to open any new cooling areas for residents to go to during the current hot… Read More
County Summer Camps Starting July 20 but with Fraction of Participants
The Montgomery County Department of Recreation’s summer camps will begin July 20, but will serve fewer than 10 percent of the children it accepted last summer. Last summer, about 8,000… Read More