Así se Vive – Apoyo a las Mujeres Latinas con Cáncer
Nueva Vida es una organización sin ánimo de lucro que tiene como misión informar, apoyar y empoderar a las latinas cuyas vidas se ven afectadas por el cáncer, y defender… Read More
Coronavirus
County’s COVID-19 Rolling Positivity Rate Stays at or Below 3% Last Two Weeks
The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported 83 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, bringing the cumulative number of infections to 18,641 since the pandemic started. Three new fatalities… Read More
MCPS Hosting Live Conversation About Fall Reopening Wednesday Evening
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is hosting a live, virtual conversation about its new draft plan for the fall semester Wednesday evening. Officials will address questions from the school community.… Read More
Chef José Andrés Takes Non-Profit to Baltimore and Lebanon
Chef and Bethesda resident José Andrés brought his non-profit World Central Kitchen (WCK) to Baltimore to feed residents after a house explosion Monday killed two people and damaged many homes.… Read More
National Survey Shows 55% Parents Favor Reopening Schools
With the new school year starting in a few weeks, there is still a debate about schools reopening. A recent national survey shows 55 percent of parents want schools to… Read More
COVID-19 Data: County, State Numbers as of Tuesday
Montgomery County tallied 69 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health, bringing the total number of infections to 18,558 since March. About 54%… Read More
Next COVID-19 Relief Bill Should Fund NIH Research, Cardin and Van Hollen Urge
Maryland’s U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen joined a bipartisan coalition of their Senate colleagues Thursday in calling for $15.5 billion to be allocated for research at the… Read More
Votes Will Be Cast at Centers, Not Local Polling Places
With not nearly enough election judges signed up to work election day and fears of long lines during the global pandemic, Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation saying he agreed… Read More
Takoma Park Police Collecting Tablets, Cell Phones
Takoma Park Police and Secure the Call are partnering to supply iPads, Android tablets and Amazon tablets so people can see and speak with their loved ones who are isolated… Read More
Goddard School Parent: ‘My Experience Suggests That There’s A Way For Schools to Open’
Chelsea Cederbaum has been sending her three-year-old to The Goddard School in Gaithersburg throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She says her experience can offer insight into how other schools throughout the… Read More
University of Maryland Will Begin Fall Semester With Two Weeks Virtual Learning
The University of Maryland (UMD) will begin the fall semester with two weeks of all-virtual instruction, President Darryll Pines announced Monday. “I know this two-week delay is disappointing, but it… Read More
What is the Role of Contact Tracing if a Student or Teacher Tests Positive for Coronavirus?
After a week-long back and forth between Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles over whether or not nonpublic schools could reopen, Gayles ultimately rescinded his… Read More