Montgomery Community Media

Maryland is moving towards Phase 2 of reopening, but face masks are still an important part of slowing the spread of COVID-19 and keeping people safe. A study published in Thorax, a respiratory medicine journal, discusses research on a cruise ship that found that 81% of people who tested positive for COVID-19 on the ship did […]

Two people were hospitalized and three others were displaced early Wednesday morning after a fire started in the Washingtonian Towers in Gaithersburg. The fire was caused by power strips that were plugged into each other as well as into a lightweight extension cord, according to Chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Pete […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando plans to introduce a resolution this week that will declare racism a public health emergency in the county. In a tweet, he stated, “We are failing our communities of color & must act to change these systems. I hope you’ll join me in advocating for this declaration of racism as […]

Phase One of reopening Montgomery County went into effect Monday morning. This allows restaurants to offer outdoor seating with restrictions, including maintaining social distancing between patrons. Bassett’s Restaurant in Poolesville has opened outdoor dining in their parking lot and a Silver Diner in Rio Lakefront has expanded seating into a space that usually belongs to […]

Despite a Range Rover SUV crashing through the front of a downtown Silver Spring Whole Foods on Sunday, the store is open for business on Monday. The driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake and there were no injuries, according to a Montgomery County Police spokesperson. Photos from inside of the store show […]

Finding reliable access to proteins in grocery stores has become difficult. D’Artagnan, a restaurant delivery company that prides itself on selling sustainable proteins, has been making access to meat easier for Montgomery County residents. Customers who order over $150 worth of product will receive restaurant-grade contactless delivery through a refrigerated truck directly to their door.  […]

A new COVID-19 testing site is opening at Six Flags America and will not require a doctor’s order or appointment. The site will open this Friday for any Maryland resident who believes they have been exposed to the virus, according to a press release by Governor Larry Hogan. This new site in Upper Marlboro is […]