County Extends Heat Emergency Through Wednesday
Montgomery County has extended the heat emergency alert, which began on Sunday, through Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. Cooling centers will be open Wednesday afternoon. A Heat Emergency Alert… Read More
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COVID-19 Precautions Still Important During Heat Emergency, Stoddard Says
A Heat Emergency Alert remains in effect in Montgomery County until 6 p.m. Tuesday. The alert means that the heat index is predicted to be at least 105 degrees. Residents… Read More
‘The Fight Isn’t Over’: Gaithersburg Students Plan Black Lives Matter Protest for July 23
“The fight isn’t over.” Students from Gaithersburg High School are emphasizing this point as they prepare to protest for Black Lives Matter on Thursday, July 23. The event is set… Read More
Potomac Bridal Shop One of 25 Awarded in Second Round of PPE Grants
Love Couture Bridal, a Potomac bridal boutique, was announced Tuesday as one of 25 Maryland businesses set to receive grants totaling $1.6 million to aid in the production of personal… Read More
Gaithersburg Baseball Team Turns Caps Into Masks for First Responders
Over the last few weeks, many groups have begun making masks for others to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. This story has a slightly different spin. You could… Read More
Volunteers Sew More than 1,400 Masks for Montgomery County Firefighters
An “army of sewers” is at it again making masks in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation coordinated an effort to donate masks to Montgomery County Fire… Read More
Local Sporting Goods Company Responds to Face Mask Demand
A local table tennis and sporting goods company is shifting gears to help fill a need during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Rockville-based table tennis brand JOOLA just launched JOOLA Medical… Read More
Police Release Photo of Suspect Involved in Subway Currency Theft
The Montgomery County Department of Police has released a surveillance photo of a male suspect involved in the theft of coins from a Subway shop in Colesville. On Saturday, April… Read More
MOCO Mask Makers: Volunteer Group Sews Free Masks for Community
MOCO Mask Makers is a volunteer group that sews free face masks for the Montgomery County community. Since Saturday, Marylanders have been required to wear face coverings in retail stores… Read More
Starting Thursday, Ride On Passengers Need to Wear Face Coverings
Montgomery County Department of Transportation announced that Ride On passengers will be required to wear face coverings aboard buses starting Thursday. Earlier this week, the county government provided Ride On… Read More
Hogan: Starting Saturday, All Marylanders Need to Wear Face Masks, Coverings
Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order requiring Marylanders (over the age of 9) to wear face masks and coverings when inside of retail establishments and while using public transportation.… Read More
Elrich Encourages Wearing Face Masks When Around Others
During a virtual media briefing Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich suggested wearing a face mask if you’re out where other people are to slow the spread of COVID-19. He… Read More