Covid 19: From Pandemic to Endemic
Covid-19 is in a new phase. It has moved from a pandemic to an endemic. The Biden administration lifted the public health emergency on Thursday, May 11th. That comes just… Read More
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Group Seeks Greater Health Equity in Elrich Budget
This week the County Council will hold public hearings on County Executive Mark Elrich’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting July 1. One group, the National Center for… Read More
Public Food Assistance Benefits Plummet as Food Prices Rise
Updated at 12:25 p.m. with comments from Manna Food Center Mary Simons of Rockville has known homelessness and hunger during her 69 years. But for the past six years, she… Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Crowel Helped Guide County Through Numerous Health Issues
Dr. Raymond Crowel retired this month after 22 years with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and was its director since June of 2019. During Black History… Read More
Rent Increases in County Averaged 2.1% During Past 10 Years
While County Executive Marc Elrich and members of the county council discuss ways to make housing more affordable here, rent during the past 10 years has only risen an average… Read More
DHHS Cited for Not Following Policy When Addressing Food Insecurity During Pandemic
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services didn’t always follow policy when obtaining food security emergency procurements, according to a report issued Tuesday. Montgomery County Inspector General Megan… Read More
Reconfigured Streetery in Bethesda Opens Friday
Work on a bike path along Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda is complete, and the outdoor seating area is reopening Friday night in a slightly different configuration. The block has been… Read More
Officials Still Concerned About Severe Infections as COVID-19 Moves Toward Endemic Phase
Montgomery County health officials are still worried about severe cases of COVID-19 as they say the pandemic is moving to a more endemic phase. There were 162 new cases reported… Read More
Fauci Will Step Down, But Not Retire, in December
In a memo to coworkers, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced Monday that he “will be stepping down” from his government positions, effective this December “to pursue the next chapter of my… Read More
National Park Service Proposes Opening Beach Drive to Traffic Again
The National Park Service (NPS) proposed Monday to open the upper portion of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park to motorized vehicles year-round except for the summertime. Under this proposal,… Read More
Navarro Briefs Officials on the Need for Equity Emphasis Areas to End Disparity
Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro briefed officials from throughout the Greater D.C. area on the county’s focus on equity. She spoke Wednesday during a Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments meeting.… Read More
Councilmember Jawando Tests Positive for COVID-19
Councilmember Will Jawando announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 Monday as cases continue to rise in Montgomery County. “Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and boosted against the virus and… Read More