Maryland Courts Postpone All Jury Trials Until 2021
On Thursday, the Maryland Judiciary announced that all jury trials will be postponed to 2021. Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera ordered that courts roll back from… Read More
COVID-19
Spiking COVID-19 Cases Forces University of Maryland to Jumpstart Virtual Learning
With spiking COVID-19 cases in the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County, the University of Maryland early Friday afternoon sent an urgent email notifying students, faculty, and staff of… Read More
Employee at South Lake Meal Distribution Site Tests Positive for COVID-19
A staff member who works at the South Lake Elementary School meal distribution site in Gaithersburg tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Montgomery County Public Schools announcement. “Out of… Read More
Local Health Officials See Increase in Youth Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles says local hospital leaders are starting to see an increase in hospitalizations, particularly people under 30-years-old, due to COVID-19. “What they reported is… Read More
County Announces Long-Term COVID-19 Economic Recovery Efforts
Local leaders announced a pandemic Economic Roadmap to Recovery and Long-Term Success during the county’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing on Thursday. The county’s Economic Advisory Group has been meeting… Read More
Maryland Sets Record for New COVID-19 Cases, Montgomery Sees Highest Numbers Since June
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 239 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Friday morning. This is the highest daily increase in more than five months… Read More
County Responds to Rise in COVID-19 Cases
As COVID-19 case numbers rise, county leaders say they continue to work with local hospitals to make sure they are prepared. During the county’s weekly virtual COVID-19 media briefing, Health… Read More
Phased Return to In-Person Learning for MCPS Students Being Discussed
Montgomery County Board of Education tentatively approved Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) framework for students to return to in-person learning starting in January. According to an MCPS community update letter, the… Read More
Thursday’s COVID-19 Numbers: 1,477 New Cases in Maryland, 177 in Montgomery
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 177 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Thursday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is now 28,146. The county has… Read More
Alertas Telefónicas sobre Exposición al Coronavirus en Maryland
El Departamento de Salud de Maryland (MDH) anunció el lanzamiento de MD Covid Alert, un sistema oficial de notificaciones de exposición a COVID-19 para residentes de Maryland. RELEASE: Starting today,… Read More
Warrior Canine Connection in Need of Puppy Parent Volunteers
A special announcement just in time for Veterans Day- Warrior Canine Connection needs puppy parent volunteers. The organization is headquartered in Boyds and provides specially trained service dogs to Military… Read More
Hogan: ‘We Have Now Crossed Over Into the Danger Zone’
Gov. Larry Hogan warned at a news conference Tuesday that Maryland’s health metrics “have worsened considerably” since he addressed the state a week ago. As a result, Hogan announced that… Read More