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Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 4, in Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Aug. 4, and today the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 230th birthday. You can celebrate its birthday by celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, which also is today.… Read More
County Braces For Potential Flooding As Tropical Storm Approaches
As Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the Mid-Atlantic region, the county continues to monitor its path. Impact of the storm will be felt all along the East Coast, including here in… Read More
State Data Shows Social Gatherings Are Significant Source of COVID-19 Transmission
According to Governor Larry Hogan, state contact tracing data shows that family and other social gatherings have been a significant source of COVID-19 transmission. During his press conference on Wednesday afternoon,… Read More
County Officials Urge Residents to Avoid Crowds of More than 50 People
Montgomery County is closer to returning to more restrictions than it is to moving on to Phase III, officials said during a media briefing July 30. While the county is… Read More
More Citations Issued to Businesses for Noncompliance With Re-Opening Guidelines
Five citations were issued to businesses in the county last weekend for not complying with Phase 2 re-opening guidelines. Violations included not meeting physical distancing and face-covering requirements, according to county… Read More
County Extends Heat Emergency Through Wednesday
Montgomery County has extended the heat emergency alert, which began on Sunday, through Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. Cooling centers will be open Wednesday afternoon. A Heat Emergency Alert… Read More
County Declares Heat Emergency Beginning Sunday at Noon
Montgomery County has issued a heat emergency alert from Sunday, July 19 at noon until Tuesday, July 21 at 6.m. Cooling centers will be open during that time. The National… Read More
Miembros del Concejo se Muestran Enojados por ‘Broma’ de Elrich
Los miembros del Consejo del Condado de Montgomery, Nancy Navarro y Gabe Albornoz, expresaron su molestia por un comentario hecho por el Ejecutivo del Condado Marc Elrich, antes de que… Read More
Councilmembers Angered by Elrich Joke That Council is ‘Fact Proof’
Montgomery County Councilmembers Nancy Navarro and Gabe Albornoz expressed disdain for a remark made by County Executive Marc Elrich before a media briefing began on Wednesday In a story first… Read More
Montgomery County Makes $15 Million PPE Purchase to Prepare for Fall, Spring
The Montgomery County Department of General Services and Office of Procurement made a purchase of nearly $15 million for personal protective equipment [PPE] within the past month, according to county… Read More
Businesses That Ignore Phase Re-Opening Requirements Face Enforcement
Montgomery County inspectors are cracking down on local businesses that do not comply with Phase 2 re-opening requirements. Two restaurants in Silver Spring were forced to close over the past weekend as… Read More
Watch: County Executive Elrich COVID-19 Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Earl Stoddard will provide a COVID-19 update during a virtual media… Read More