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
COVID-19
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
County EMS Strike Teams Help Relieve Stress on Emergency Rooms
In the midst of the current health crisis, local first responders are continuously working to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. During this ever-changing environment, officials say local hospital… 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
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
Jawando Introduces Bill to Suspend ‘Carryout Bag Tax’
The Montgomery County Council introduced legislation to suspend the “carryout bag tax,” until the end of the COVID-19 health crisis. Grocery stores and other establishments are currently prohibiting customers from… Read More
Five Things to Know for April 1 in Montgomery County
Happy April Fools Day! It’s Wednesday, April 1 and here are five things worth knowing in Montgomery County. 1. Complete the Census: It’s National Census Day! Complete the census at… Read More
Local Officials Release Joint Statement Urging Residents to Stay Home
Chief elected officials from parts of Maryland and Virginia sent out a joint statement Tuesday urging residents to stay home and slow the spread of COVID-19, unless travel is essential. … Read More
Orden Ejecutiva: Sí Puede Hacer Ejercicio al Aire Libre
Todavía puede salir al exterior para hacer ejercicio, de acuerdo con la orden “Quedarse en Casa” del gobernador Larry Hogan, anunciada el lunes. Hogan emitió la orden que exige a… Read More
No One in Montgomery County Knew About ‘Stay at Home’ Order, Says Stoddard
Although communication with the state has improved, no one in Montgomery County received any warning before Gov. Larry Hogan’s Stay at Home order Monday, said Office of Emergency Management and… Read More
You Can Still Go Outside for Exercise Under the ‘Stay at Home’ Order
You can still go outside for exercise, according to Gov. Larry Hogan’s Stay at Home order announced Monday. Hogan issued the order to tell Marylanders not to leave their homes… Read More