One Year Later: A Pandemic Timeline in Montgomery County
On March 5, 2020, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced the first three official COVID-19 cases in the state — all in Montgomery County. As of March 5, 2021, Montgomery County… Read More
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Elrich State of the County Address Focuses on COVID-19, Commends Residents for Resilience
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich delivered his annual State of the County Address Friday morning. Elrich focused his speech on the COVID-19 pandemic’s past and future. He said one year… Read More
County Begins Vaccinating Additional Groups
Vaccination clinics operated by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to residents 65 to 74 year olds and essential workers, according to… Read More
Three Taken to Hospital Following Five-Vehicle Crash on I-495
Three drivers were taken to a hospital Friday morning following a five-vehicle crash on the I-495 Outer Loop in Montgomery County, Maryland State Police (MSP) said. The crash occurred around… Read More
COVID Update: 8.1% of County Residents are Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 5 According to Montgomery health officials, 8.1% of the county’s residents are fully vaccinated with two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine,… Read More
Officer Who Kneed Suspect in Aspen Hill Cleared of All Charges
Montgomery County Police Officer Kevin Moris, who was sentenced to two years of supervised probation after he kneed a handcuffed man in the head, was cleared of the misdemeanor assault that… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 5, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, March 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. State of the County Address: County Executive Marc Elrich will deliver his prerecorded “State… Read More
Hogan Announces Vaccine Equity Operations Plan
Maryland has launched a COVID-19 vaccine equity plan, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Thursday. “Today, to build on all of the months of comprehensive effort, we are… Read More
Former Laurel Police Chief Arrested on Multiple Arson, Attempted Murder Charges
David M. Crawford, the former Laurel Police Chief, was arrested March 3 and charged with setting 12 fires throughout Maryland, including three in Montgomery County. Prince George’s Fire and Rescue… Read More
Initial Unemployment Claims Continue to Fall
Initial claims for unemployment filed by Montgomery County residents continued to fall. During the week that ended Feb. 27, 1,304 residents filed, which is about 100 fewer than the 1,410… Read More
Friedson Asks Elrich for Clear Target Metrics Required for Next Stage of Reopenings
In a letter Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson asked County Executive Marc Elrich for specific metrics the jurisdiction must meet in order to move to the next stage of… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 4, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, March 4 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Clinics are currently vaccinating… Read More