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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
Elrich Says County Will ‘Close Down Any Business’ That Violates COVID-19 Guidelines
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed business compliance with COVID-19 guidelines in a message to residents this week. He said 96 percent of businesses and restaurants that have been visited… Read More
County Leaders Address Businesses That Ignore Phase Re-Opening Guidelines
Montgomery County leaders have made it clear that any business that ignores public health orders faces potential citations and closures. Currently, the county is in Phase 2 of re-opening. Local… Read More
Enforcement With ‘The Grille’ Will be Escalated Based Solely on Facebook Post
Montgomery County is “keenly” aware of the now-deleted Facebook post from The Grille at Flower Hill that said employees will not be wearing face masks, Office of Emergency Management and… Read More
Here’s What You Need to Know for the Summer Storm Season
Ready or not, summer storm season is upon us. The Atlantic Hurricane and Summer Storm Season began on July 1 and government organizations are recommending that Montgomery County residents brush… Read More
The FBI Warns Public of Potential COVID-19 Related Scams
The FBI has published a press release about potential scams related to COVID-19. They say that these scams include marketing fake or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests which can lead to… Read More
Montgomery County Cancels Fourth of July Fireworks Displays
All public firework displays have been canceled for Montgomery County ahead of July Fourth due to ongoing coronavirus concerns. With social distancing and other restrictions still in effect to try… Read More
New County Task Force Answers Reopening Questions, Concerns
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management has established a new Q&A task force team to respond to the questions and concerns of residents about the Phase 2 re-openings. Montgomery County Emergency Management… Read More
New Ambassadors Program Providing Reopening Resources to Local Businesses
A new Ambassadors Program is providing resources and educational materials regarding reopening phases to local businesses. Montgomery County leaders say the business community is a critical component in ensuring the safety and… Read More
County Has Not Seen Uptick in COVID-19 Cases Since Protests Began, Gayles Says
Montgomery County has not seen an increase in COVID-19 cases due to large-scale Black Lives Matter protests, said County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles. “What we have observed here is… Read More
Elrich: Phase 2 Reopening Likely to Begin Sometime Next Week
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced during a Wednesday afternoon media briefing plans for Phase 2 reopening. If county COVID-19 data trends continue, Elrich, accompanied by county Health Officer Dr.… Read More