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Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Gives Officials Pause About Lifting Reopening Restrictions
An uptick in COVID-19 cases locally, nationally and around the world has caused County officials to give pause about lifting some restrictions that are still in effect. During his weekly… Read More
Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 15, in Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Oct. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.COVID-19 Virtual Media Briefing: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Office of Emergency Management Director, Dr.… Read More
‘The Buck Stops With Him’: Council Blasts Elrich for Undistributed Federal COVID-19 Funds
An emotional Montgomery County Council blasted the county staff, and specifically County Executive Marc Elrich, after receiving information that much of the federal money allocated to help residents and businesses… Read More
County Considers Lifting Restrictions for Escape Rooms, the SoccerPlex, and Hockey
County leaders are considering lifting some restrictions at the seven escape rooms across the county and the Maryland SoccerPlex located in Boyds when it comes to potential tournaments and “modified… Read More
More Than 150 Businesses Apply for Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program
Last week the county announced the start of the Late-Night Alcohol Sales Program. So far, more than 150 businesses have applied and received permits. The program authorizes bars and restaurants… Read More
Late-Night Alcohol Sales Permits Will Soon Be Available for Eligible Businesses to Apply
During Montgomery County’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing on Wednesday, local leaders discussed proposed changes to Executive Order 117-20, with the primary modification impacting alcohol sales after 10:00 p.m. The… Read More
Council Gets COVID-19 Update, Discusses Reopening Non-Public Schools and Alcohol Sales Extension
Montgomery County councilmembers received the weekly COVID-19 update from Dr. Earl Stoddard and Dr. Travis Gayles on Tuesday during a virtual meeting. Key topics of discussion included: Plans to enhance… Read More
Elrich’s Message to Residents: Get Flu Shots, Vote By Mail and Keep Wearing Masks
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich urged residents to vote by mail, get flu shots and be tested for COVID-19, whether they have symptoms or not. During his weekly media briefing… Read More
County May Extend Alcohol Curfew With ‘Severe Consequences’ for Health Violations
In early August, Montgomery County mandated that restaurants and bars can not sell alcohol for on-premise consumption after 10 p.m. Now the county is considering letting establishments extend that to… Read More
CDC Releases Halloween, Trick-Or-Treating Guidelines
With a socially distant Halloween looming, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its holiday celebration guidelines Monday, ranking Halloween activities that pose low, moderate, and high risks.… Read More
County Waiting for More COVID-19 Data Before Releasing Final Halloween Safety Guidelines
Local leaders are responding to questions regarding how Halloween might look like during the COVID-19 health crisis. Dr. Earl Stoddard, with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, says guidelines… Read More
County Working With Faith Community To Expand Capacity for Places of Worship
Montgomery County leaders are working with local members of the faith community to potentially allow more capacity in places of worship. Under Phase 2 guidelines, religious facilities can have virtual,… Read More