New Omicron Subvariant BA.5 Reported in County
A new coronavirus subvariant, a dominant strain of omicron called BA.5, has been reported in Montgomery County, according to Acting County Health Officer and Chief Dr. James Bridgers. “It is… Read More
MCPS Still Striving to Fill Hundreds of Vacant Positions
There are 393 teacher and 422 support staff positions unfilled at Montgomery County Public Schools as of July 7. One third of the open slots are special education positions, according… Read More
Candidates Sayles, Pope Claim Digital Ballots Present Potential Disadvantage in Council Races
The races for county council seats are underway and residents have spent the past week casting early votes prior to the upcoming July 19 primary. But as voting ensues, questions… Read More
Study: Maryland Ranks 5th for Least At-Risk Youth in 2022
Maryland ranked fifth in the U.S. for least at-risk youth in 2022, following #4 New Jersey, #3 New Hampshire, #2 Connecticut and #1 Massachusetts. According to a WalletHub study released… Read More
Montgomery County Farm Tours Series: Part Two
The Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale will be taking place July 23-24, with over 19 farms across the county participating to host events for residents. The tour aims… Read More
Maryland Income Taxes Due Friday
The 90-day extension to file and pay state individual income taxes for 2021 ends Friday. Comptroller Peter Franchot announced earlier this year that the tax filing deadline would move from… Read More
Informe de COVID en el Condado: 162,000 Casos, 1,949 Muertes en 2 Años
El condado de Montgomery publicó un informe de 125 páginas sobre el costo del COVID-19, que incluye información y estadísticas sobre hospitalizaciones, muertes, vacunas y tasas entre grupos de edad,… Read More
2 Adults, Juvenile Charged with Setting Fires to Homes, Cars
Two adults and one juvenile were arrested in separate arson incidents recently. Anastasia Colucci, 31, of Washington, D.C. was charged with intentionally setting a fire at Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda… Read More
Oficial de Policía Salva a 8 Patos Atrapados en Drenaje Pluvial
El oficial de policía del condado de Montgomery, H. Chen, buscó profundamente en un desagüe pluvial el miércoles por la mañana para rescatar a ocho patitos que aparentemente estaban atrapados.… Read More
July 15 – 17 Weekend Roundup: 9 Things to Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to our Weekend Roundup of events in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, July 15 – 17. Friday, July 15 Freaky Friday Hike at Seneca… Read More
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorization of the Gaithersburg-based Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Wednesday for adults. The protein-based Adjuvanted vaccine is now the fourth COVID-19 Vaccine to… Read More
El Jueves es el Último Día de Votación Anticipada
El jueves es el octavo y último día de votación anticipada. Los votantes elegibles tienen hasta las 8:00 p. m. emitir su voto en cualquiera de los 14 centros de… Read More