BLOG: Navigating Remote Learning During COVID-19
The Covid 19 epidemic has rapidly altered the daily routine of the majority of Americans as well as others across a large part of the world. Montgomery County and the… Read More
‘File of Life’ Form Prepares Residents to Make Trip to Hospital Alone
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services is encouraging residents to complete a File of Life form to prepare for unexpected emergencies and trips to the hospital during the COVID-19 health… Read More
Montgomery County Offers Mental Health Guidance During Pandemic
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offered guidance on supporting your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The county said in a statement that it’s okay… Read More
Cardin and Van Hollen: Maryland Does Not Have Enough COVID-19 Supplies
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin expressed frustration over the lack of testing kits, personal protective equipment and ventilators being sent to Maryland. “Today, Maryland does not have… Read More
Seniors Can Take Free Online Classes About Zoom, Telemedicine and More
Seniors in Montgomery County can take free online classes to learn how to use technology to help themselves through Senior Planet Montgomery. Senior Planet Montgomery is a technology training program… Read More
Hallie Wells Hip Hop Teacher Drops Third Rap for Students
As students transition to online learning due to the COVID-19 health crisis, one teacher at Hallie Wells Middle School is sharing weekly messages with his students by rapping. Michael Doggett… Read More
Boys & Girls Clubs Offers Free Childcare For Essential Workers
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington (BGCGW) is providing free child care for essential workers at two locations in Montgomery County, Germantown and Silver Spring. Both offer an… Read More
Gayles: Estatus Migratorio no Interesa para Cuidarse de la Pandemia
La ciudadanía no importa cuando se trata de hacerse pruebas y cuidarse de COVID-19, dice el Dr. Travis Gayles, Oficial de Salud del Condado de Montgomery y Jefe de Servicios… Read More
CDC: Cubrirse Nariz y Boca para Reducir Propagación de COVID-19
Los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC) ahora recomiendan que las personas se cubran la boca y la nariz con un paño de tela al salir de su hogar,… Read More
Metro Announces Reduction in Service Hours, Trains to Stop Running at 9 pm Daily
Starting Monday, Metrorail trains will stop running at 9:00 p.m. everyday while Metrobus services will end at 11:00 p.m. daily. WMATA officials say hours have been reduced in an effort… Read More
CDC Encourages Public to Use Cloth Face Coverings to Slow Spread of COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends people cover their mouth and nose with a cloth when leaving their home, especially in areas where it may be difficult to… Read More
Gayles Urges Residents to Not Let Immigration Status Influence Getting COVID-19 Care
Citizenship does not matter when it comes to getting testing and care for COVID-19, says Montgomery County Health Officer and Chief of Public Health Services Dr. Travis Gayles. “Do not… Read More