Federal Government Providing Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests
The federal government has made COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits available to residents in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. The initial program will provide four free… Read More
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Highlights From Tom Hucker MCPS Town Hall Meeting
Councilman Tom Hucker held a virtual town hall meeting Sunday afternoon to hear the thoughts of several Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) parents, teachers and students. Over 30 people spoke… Read More
Hogan Declares State of Emergency Due to COVID-19 Surge
Governor Larry Hogan has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the face of surging hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Today I declared a 30-day state of emergency to take urgent… Read More
Non-Emergency Line Handled Over 1 Million Calls During Pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic first reached Montgomery County in March 2020, the non-emergency line MC311 has fielded over 1 million calls, according to County Executive Marc Elrich and a Montgomery County… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Oct. 7, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Oct. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Foster Animals: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center says they are currently most… Read More
County Offers Free Rides to Seniors, Disabled People for Covid-19 Vaccines, Testing
Montgomery County Department of Transportation provides free rides for seniors and disabled people to covid vaccines and testing. To schedule a trip, call Connect-A-Ride at (301) 738-3252 and provide your… Read More
MCPS Hosting ‘Say Yes to the Test’ Event Saturday
Montgomery County Public Schools will host a “Say Yes to the Test” event on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a Sept. 29 bulletin. The… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 2, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Sept. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Resources For Displaced Residents: The Mid-County Recreation Center located in Silver Spring has been designated for… Read More
Dr. Gayles: ‘It’s Been A Privilege And An Honor’
Since 2017, Dr. Travis Gayles has served as Montgomery County’s Health Officer. He will be leaving his position on Sept. 12 after accepting a new job with Hazel Health, a San Francisco, California-based… Read More
County Employees Not Vaccinated Yet Have To Get Weekly COVID-19 Testing
Montgomery County recently launched an employee COVID-19 vaccination and testing plan. According to officials, all county employees who are not vaccinated yet will have to provide proof of a negative… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 26, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Aug. 26 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Summer of Peace Event: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Street Outreach… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 19, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Aug. 19 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Turtle Crossing: Montgomery County Parks officials say you may see turtles crossing the road… Read More