County Council Back in Session Tuesday After Summer Recess
The Montgomery County Council will hold its first fall legislative session on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The council has been in summer recess since early August. Council… Read More
COVID-19
MCPS Aclara las Inquietudes de la Guía Sanitaria Respecto a la Cuarentena
El regreso a clases ha generado muchas preguntas e inquietudes en lo que respecta a las políticas de cuarentena de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). En respuesta,… Read More
Portal de Salud de Montgomery Desglosa los Datos de COVID-19 por Código Postal
Solo dos códigos postales en el condado de Montgomery tienen más del 84 por ciento de sus residentes completamente vacunados contra COVID-19, según el portal de información COVID-19 del condado… Read More
Montgomery County Health Portal Breaks Down COVID-19 Data by Zip Code
Only two zip codes in Montgomery County have more than 84 percent of their residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Information Portal. Zip codes 20871 (Clarksburg)… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 9, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Sept. 9 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.Emergency Rally: Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass will host an Emergency Rally for Afghan Refugees today… Read More
Marylanders 65+ in Congregate Settings Are Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots
Marylanders ages 65 and older living in congregate settings are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Larry Hogan announced during a press conference Wednesday. Congregate settings include nursing… Read More
County Libraries Will Not Expand Hours as Previously Announced
Montgomery County says operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting an announcement made earlier this week stating libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours. “Montgomery County Public… Read More
County Considers COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Program To Help Mitigate Transmission
This week, COVID-19 transmission rates in Montgomery County increased from substantial to high, according to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Local health leaders say most positive cases… Read More
County Offers Resources For Residents Displaced After Fatal Flood in Rockville
Early Wednesday morning, remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed heavy rainfall and caused unprecedented flooding at several locations around the region, including right here in Montgomery County. At the Rock Creek… Read More
Leaders Stress Commitment to Fighting Opioid Epidemic on Overdose Awareness Day
Tuesday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Last year, 108 county residents died from opioid drug overdose. Last week, S.O.U.L. (Surviving Our Ultimate Loss) partnered with Montgomery County to host an… 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
¿Cuándo y Por qué Necesitamos una Tercera Dosis de la Vacuna Covid-19?
El condado de Montgomery ya está vacunando por tercera vez a los residentes que tienen un sistema inmunológico comprometido, pero todos aquellos que recibieron la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna necesitarán… Read More