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
31 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Montgomery County
Maryland Department of Health updated its coronavirus website confirming there are 85 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland, 31 of which are in Montgomery County. This is an increase of 28… Read More
Jawando Organiza Cuentos Virtuales a Diario para Niños
El concejal del condado de Montgomery, Will Jawando, anunció que organizará un cuento virtual a diario para los niños más pequeños que están en casa mientras las escuelas cierran debido… Read More
Five Things to Know for March 18 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 18 and we Montgomery Community Media employees are on our third day working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also Awkward Moments Day and because… Read More
Police Release Additional Information About Fatal Shooting in Potomac
Montgomery County Police on Tuesday afternoon released additional details on the police-involved fatal shooting of a Potomac man March 12. According to MCPD, the man whose home police were searching… Read More