Takoma Park City Presents the ‘Maskarena’ Dance
Takoma Park City wants to remind everyone of the importance of wearing a mask during the pandemic. Take a look at this short video to see a fun way to… Read More
Coronavirus
Montgomery County Initial Unemployment Claims Creep Back Above 1,000
The number of Montgomery County residents filing initial claims for unemployment climbed slightly, rising to 1,137 during the week ending Aug. 22. During the week ending on Aug. 15, 926… Read More
COVID-19 Numbers: 440 New State Cases, 47 in County on Wednesday
Montgomery County logged 47 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday, according to Maryland Department of Health data, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 19,646 since March. The latest three-day average for… Read More
Elrich: ‘We Still Have Not Received Any Guidance From the State Regarding Non-Public Schools’
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the county still has not received any state guidance regarding the reopening of non-public schools. County leaders continue to stress that it’s not safe… Read More
County Ramping Up COVID-19 Testing Program
Montgomery County is ramping up its COVID-19 testing program and hopes to return to the number of tests it was performing before it lost one of its suppliers. Before the… Read More
Termina el Estado de Emergencia y la Distribución de Alimentos se Reduce en MCPS
El primer día de regreso para los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) es el 31 de agosto. El martes, la Junta de Educación de MCPS… Read More
State Board of Education Tables Discussion About Live Instruction Requirement Until Sept. 1
The Maryland State Board of Education is tabling a discussion about live instruction requirements for the fall semester until Sept. 1, one day after the first day of school for… Read More
MCPS Transitioning To More Traditional School Lunch Format This Fall
The first day back for Montgomery County Public Schools students is less than a week away. On Tuesday, the MCPS Board of Education discussed the overall reopening of schools’ recovery… Read More
County COVID-19 Test Positivity Rate Hits Lowest Point Since Beginning of Pandemic
Tuesday Montgomery County recorded 59 new COVID-19 cases, according to the Maryland Health Department data — bringing its cumulative total to 19,599 since the first case was confirmed in March.… Read More
Actualización de la Fase 2: Reapertura de Museos, Galerías de Arte y Boleras
El lunes, el condado de Montgomery actualizó sus pautas de reapertura de la fase 2 con la aprobación unánime del Concejo del condado. Esto es lo que permiten ahora las… Read More
Three-Fourths of St. John’s Episcopal Students Opt For In-Class Learning
About 75 percent of the students at St. John’s Episcopal School in Olney plan to enter their classroom on the first day of school. The other 25 percent have opted… Read More
Comptroller’s Office Providing Virtual Highlights From Maryland State Fair
Although this year’s Maryland State Fair is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 health crisis, there will be limited livestock shows for the youth and open livestock exhibitors only… Read More