Second Montgomery County Death from COVID-19
A man in his sixties died at a local hospital on Friday after being admitted for experiencing symptoms for COVID-19, according to a Montgomery County government press release. This is… Read More
Coronavirus
Strathmore Brings Harmony with Virtual Concerts
Strathmore, the powerhouse arts center in North Bethesda, is offering virtual experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, like Facebook Live concerts. Director of Education Lauren Campbell spoke to MyMCMedia about… Read More
Council Approves $10 Million to Help Hospitals Fight COVID-19
On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council approved $10 million in appropriations for Montgomery County hospitals to help address COVID-19 emergency measures, according to a press release from the council. In… Read More
Critical Hospital Staff Will Get Hotel Rooms for Very Low Prices
Critical hospital staff in Montgomery County will soon be able to book hotel rooms for very low prices during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved $250,000… Read More
Clarksburg Restaurants Open for Take Out, Pick Up, and Delivery During Coronavirus Shutdown
Many restaurants have modified their hours and services in response to Gov. Hogan’s ban on dine-in service at all Maryland restaurants and bars. One resource to determine the status of… Read More
¿A Quién le llegará Dinero como Parte del Estímulo Económico?
El Senado estadounidense aprobó un paquete de estímulo económico de $2,000 millones de dólares para aliviar parte de la crisis generada por la pandemia COVID-19. Como parte de este paquete… Read More
Rapper’s Delight: Clarksburg Teacher Uses Rap to Educate and Entertain
While students continue to be at home because of COVID-19, one teacher at Hallie Wells Middle School is sharing educational messages every week by rapping to his students virtually. Michael… Read More
28 NIH Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Twenty-eight National Institutes of Health staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, as of March 27. An NIH spokesperson would not say which institutes the affected staffers worked for or… Read More
Meal Packs Offered For Seniors at Grab-and-Go Sites
Seniors in Montgomery County can get frozen meal packs at “grab and go” locations and through delivery. The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Montgomery County Recreation… Read More
Tennis, Pickleball Courts Closed in Montgomery County
Starting today, tennis and pickleball courts will not be available for play. Montgomery Parks announced the decision to close tennis and pickleball courts, citing COVID-19 guidelines about social distancing and… Read More
Montgomery County Coronavirus Cases Increase to 447, State Cases Near 2 Thousand, State Deaths Nearly Double
Each morning, the Maryland Department of Health releases the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. The number of Montgomery County coronavirus cases increased to 447, according to the… Read More
Bullis School Uses 3D Printers for Medical Masks, Face Shield Bands
Bullis School in Potomac is putting its 3D printers to good use during the coronavirus pandemic. Two students and one teacher have been addressing the shortage of personal protective equipment… Read More