In the midst of the current health crisis, local first responders are continuously working to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. During this ever-changing environment, officials say local hospital… Read More
Critical hospital staff in Montgomery County will soon be able to book hotel rooms for very low prices during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved $250,000… Read More
Many restaurants have modified their hours and services in response to Gov. Hogan’s ban on dine-in service at all Maryland restaurants and bars. One resource to determine the status of… Read More
El gobierno local pierde $18,250 dólares en un periodo de diez años por cada persona que no se hace contar en el Censo. Este primero de abril es el Día… Read More
El Senado estadounidense aprobó un paquete de estímulo económico de $2,000 millones de dólares para aliviar parte de la crisis generada por la pandemia COVID-19. Como parte de este paquete… Read More
The Montgomery County Council approved $20 million for the Public Health Emergency Grant program, which grants businesses and non-profits up to $75,000 each to cover COVID-19-related financial burdens. The bill… Read More
While students continue to be at home because of COVID-19, one teacher at Hallie Wells Middle School is sharing educational messages every week by rapping to his students virtually. Michael… Read More
Twenty-eight National Institutes of Health staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, as of March 27. An NIH spokesperson would not say which institutes the affected staffers worked for or… Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) announced it is prepared to respond to COVID-19 in all its facilities, and has established new procedures to help prevent the… Read More
Seniors in Montgomery County can get frozen meal packs at “grab and go” locations and through delivery. The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Montgomery County Recreation… Read More
The Montgomery County Council introduced legislation to suspend the “carryout bag tax,” until the end of the COVID-19 health crisis. Grocery stores and other establishments are currently prohibiting customers from… Read More
Starting today, tennis and pickleball courts will not be available for play. Montgomery Parks announced the decision to close tennis and pickleball courts, citing COVID-19 guidelines about social distancing and… Read More