Articles by Emma Shuster

July 31, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Ride On Bus Service to Expand Routes August 2

Beginning August 2, Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will expand the Ride On Bus Service to support businesses that continue to reopen as well as those resuming activity previously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With these new additions in place, all Ride On-branded bus routes and Ride On Extra routes will be operating. The […]

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July 31, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Commission For Women Announces Logo Contest

The Montgomery County Commission For Women encourages residents to take part in their “Create Our New Logo” contest. Submissions will be accepted until September 1, 2020. According to a July 29 press release, “The Commission is looking for a new logo that gives voice to the work of the Commission, which is to improve and […]

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July 31, 2020 | Emma Shuster

MCPS Offering Virtual Programs for Students in Place of Extracurriculars

In response to COVID-19 restrictions, MCPS Athletics, Fine Arts, Student Leadership, and Extracurricular Activities will offer “engaging” virtual programs for students throughout the first semester. “We appreciate the ongoing efforts of our coaches, teachers, sponsors, and students during these challenging times. You continue to inspire us all and we look forward to working collaboratively with […]

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July 28, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Senior Planet Montgomery Offering Free Online Classes For Seniors Through July 31

Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program created for those over the age of 60, is now offering free online classes that focus on different ways to “thrive” at home. Classes will center on Food Delivery Apps, Cloud Storage, and the Montgomery County Volunteer Center. Classes will end July 31. The program is supported by […]

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July 28, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Hyperthermia Alert Issued for Tuesday

Montgomery County has issued a hyperthermia alert for Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. with the heat index expected to exceed 95 degrees. County residents are strongly encouraged to take precautions to protect themselves from various heat-related illnesses. A Hyperthermia Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, 7/28. A […]

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July 25, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Gaithersburg Native Logic Retires, Drops New Album, Focuses on Fatherhood

One week after officially announcing his retirement at the age 30, Montgomery County native Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, better known to his fans as “Logic,” dropped his sixth and final album, “No Pressure.” The rapper explained how he plans to use his newfound time to focus on fatherhood.  He tweeted, “It’s been a great […]

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July 24, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Takoma Park Red Line Station To Experience Closure From July 26-August 1

Beginning Sunday, July 26, the Takoma Park Red Line Station will be closed. The closure comes as a result of several repairs occurring on the Red Line throughout the summer. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website states: “Ridership levels are extremely low (down 90-95 percent), and buses are able to run in place of […]

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July 22, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Council Resolution Aims to Replace Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Councilmember Nancy Navarro introduced a resolution Tuesday that would officially recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Currently that day on the calendar is known as Columbus Day. October 12, 2020 would officially be the first celebratory day if the bill is passed. The resolution also directs all official calendars to be […]

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July 21, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Council Passes Resolution Supporting the Renaming of Washington Football Team

One week after the Washington’s NFL team announced they will officially retire their name and logo, the Montgomery County Council passed a resolution that displays their support of renaming the team. The Council today passed a Resolution Supporting the Renaming of the Washington Football Team. We recognize that renaming the Washington Football Team has been […]

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July 20, 2020 | Emma Shuster

Council Invites Residents To Participate In Discussion On Impact of COVID-19 and Mental Health

The Montgomery County Council announced in a July 16 press release that all County residents are invited to take part in a virtual conversation: The Impact of COVID-19 On Mental Health. The conference will take place on Monday, July 20, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The conversation will be led by Policy and Strategy […]

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