Montgomery Community Media

On Tuesday the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed legislation aimed at limiting the closure of sidewalks in the county. The legislation limits the conditions under which sidewalks can be closed due to proximity to a construction site, according to a press release from the council.  The goal of the bill is to “increase pedestrian safety, […]

In a tweet Wednesday afternoon, Montgomery County Public Libraries announced all branches and book drops will be closed until April 24. All typically scheduled activities and events will be canceled as well, according to a post on the MCPL website. These closures align with the extended closure of Montgomery County Schools, according to the post. […]

On March 23, Governor Larry Hogan signed another executive order aimed at banning large crowds and closing all non-essential businesses.  The new executive order closes senior centers, theaters and malls. The executive order also closes fitness centers, which include health clubs, gyms, health spas, and aquatic centers.  The order goes on to close bingo halls, […]

Small businesses that are being substantially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans being offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to a press release from Montgomery County. The “Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act” allows small businesses and nonprofits to apply for up to $2 […]

Celebrity chef José Andrés announced plans to donate 4,000 N95 masks to George Washington University Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital on Twitter Monday afternoon. His organization, World Central Kitchen, originally ordered the masks as part of a plan to provide food assistance to those quarantined on cruise ships. “I’m very happy to support our […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation plans to suspend and relax parking enforcement amid the COVID-19 health crisis, according to a press release. In Residential Permit zones that consist of non-metered, on-street parking, parking enforcement has been suspended. For the remainder of the COVID-19 health crisis, any vehicles without residential permits may park in those areas.  […]

On Tuesday, Councilmember Nancy Navarro will introduce a resolution calling on the Montgomery County Council to “exercise spending restraint” on operating budget items that are not related to public health or economic recovery needs related to the coronavirus crisis, according to a press release from Navarro’s office.  The resolution calls for councilmembers’ staff to create […]

If you’re a high school student and you want to hang out with your friends while social distancing, how do you do it? These Winston Churchill High School students figured out a very creative way. With in-person classes cancelled through at least March 27, these students found a way to see their friends again while […]

Six days after being critically injured in a car crash, Jon Bos, a Walter Johnson High teacher known for his love of Bob Dylan, succumbed to his injuries.  He passed away on March 19 with his wife, Renee, and his brother, Mark by his side, according to posts from his sister, Bonnie Bos on a […]

Montgomery County Police arrested and charged a 21-year-old D.C. resident in connection with carjacking and assault that took place in downtown Silver Spring.   On Monday, March 9, a 58-year-old man was standing next to his Honda CRV while the car was warming up on East Falkland Lane, according to a press release from MCPD. The […]