Wilson Parrot Foundation in Damascus is Missing Cockatoo
The Wilson Parrot Foundation in Damascus is missing a male Galah Cockatoo named Sydney. The foundation was opened in 1996 by Brian Wilson, a retired firefighter who’s known to many… Read More
Jawando Debuts Daily Virtual Story Time for Kids
Councilmember Will Jawando will be reading stories to young children while schools are closed due to the coronavirus emergency. In this day of social distancing, Jawando’s story time is streamed… Read More
Family of Slain Potomac Man Calls for Release of Police Camera Footage
The family of the Potomac man fatally shot by police March 12 is calling upon the Montgomery County Police Department to “immediately release all body camera footage and audio.” MCPD… Read More
Restaurants Can Sell Beer, Wine for Carryout, Delivery in Montgomery County
Restaurants can sell beer and wine for carryout and delivery in Montgomery County. The Board of License Commissioners approved a resolution to let restaurants sell beer and wine with a… Read More
Local Hospitals Gearing up for COVID-19 Virus Spread
Local hospitals are gearing up and taking new measures as the number of COVID-19 cases grow. Tents are being installed to triage coronavirus patients so that other patients and staff… Read More
Montgomery County Implements Curbside Pickup
In an effort to support restaurants that depend on carryout orders, Montgomery County will implement curbside pickup. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that it has established “No Parking”… Read More
UPDATE: Public Safety Awards Rescheduled for June 29
Update (March 18): Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) announced it has rescheduled its 46th Annual Public Safety Awards luncheon for June 29. The luncheon is from 10 to 2… Read More
Van Hollen to Host Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) is hosting a Telephone Town Hall on the coronavirus Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. with Dr. Leana Wen, the former Baltimore Health Commissioner. “We will update… Read More
Whole Foods, Target Offer Exclusive Shopping Time for Vulnerable Residents
Whole Foods and Target are temporarily adjusting store hours to accommodate vulnerable shoppers during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak starting Wednesday. Whole Foods will allow people who are 60 and older… Read More
American Red Cross Facing Severe Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross tweeted Tuesday that it’s facing “a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during” the coronavirus outbreak. Gov. Larry Hogan shared… Read More
Maryland Working to Ramp Up Private Testing Kits
When it comes to combating the spread of COVID-19, needs are changing everyday. In Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan says the state is looking for help from the Federal government but… Read More
Montgomery County Provides Free Temporary Parking at Two Garages
Two county-owned parking garages will be free temporarily to support county residents during the COVID-19 emergency. The Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that both garages will temporarily not… Read More