Five Things to Know for March 11 in Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, March 11, and it’s National Promposal Day. To the teens out there who’ve been waiting for the right time to ask their classmates to prom in a really… Read More
Coronavirus
UMD, Among Other Local Universities, Moves to Online Education
The University of Maryland announced Tuesday that it is moving to an online education system. In an email from Wallace Loh, president of UMD, he advises students to pack their… Read More
UPDATE: Nine People in Maryland—Five in MoCo—Have Coronavirus, Hogan Says
Update (6:15 p.m.): Gov. Larry Hogan announced a ninth coronavirus case confirmed in Maryland Tuesday evening. The patient, a woman in her sixties, is a Montgomery County resident, Hogan said. According… Read More
Wootton, Robert Frost Principals: School Community Not at Risk for Coronavirus
Thomas S. Wootton High School Principal Kimberly Bolden and Robert Frost Middle School Principal Joey Jones sent school-wide emails stating that individuals from their community attended an event at The… Read More
MCPS Deputy Superintendent Warns of False Social Media Posts About Coronavirus
Montgomery County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight warned the school community about false social media posts circulating regarding the coronavirus cases in Montgomery County. McKnight spoke at the MCPS… Read More
Montgomery College Advises Student ‘Exhibiting Flu-Like Symptoms’ to Stay Home
Montgomery College (MC) President DeRionne Pollard emailed the school community a “Coronavirus Update” Monday evening. Pollard said in the email that the college has been in contact with Montgomery County… Read More
Rep. Jamie Raskin: ‘Don’t Spread the Virus and Don’t Spread the Rumors’
Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) talked with Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County health officer, Monday about the coronavirus situation. In a effort to keep residents informed, Dr. Gayles answered Raskin’s questions… Read More
500 D.C. Churchgoers Asked to Self Quarantine After Contacting Priest with Coronavirus
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has confirmed a case of coronavirus at Christ Church Georgetown on O Street NW. The patient – who is presumed to be DC’s first… Read More
Hogan: Six Additional Marylanders Were On Egyptian Cruise on Different Dates
Six additional Marylanders were on the same cruise ship as the first three confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, but on different dates, said Gov. Hogan in a press conference… Read More
The Village at Rockville Postpones Public Events Over Coronavirus Concerns
After a coronavirus patient was said to have attended a public event Feb. 28 at The Village at Rockville, the retirement community released a statement saying that “potential exposure during… Read More
Miles Urgen a MCPS Tomar Medidas Contra el Coronavirus
Más de 3.600 personas han firmado una petición para que las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) tomen medidas concretas para proteger a los estudiantes y maestros contra el… Read More
Nearly 4000 Sign Petition Urging MCPS to Take Action on Coronavirus
Over 3,600 people have signed a petition calling for Montgomery County Public Schools to take concrete action to protect students and teachers against the coronavirus. The petition, posted to Change.org… Read More