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Montgomery County will look more “normal” soon. Local leaders say now that 50% of residents are fully vaccinated, the county is 10 days away from aligning with state guidance and entering Phase 3 of reopening on May 28. This means all capacity and distancing restrictions will be lifted for indoor and outdoor businesses and venues […]

During a virtual town hall hosted by Montgomery College (MC) on Monday, outgoing President Dr. DeRionne Pollard explained the process of choosing the person that will fill her shoes. Dr. Pollard has accepted a new position as the next president of Nevada State College, a four-year, comprehensive public institution in Henderson, Nev. Over the next couple […]

New federal guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggesting fully vaccinated people don’t have to wear masks in most indoor places and outdoors has sparked confusion. During a virtual media briefing on Monday, local health leaders said they are considering options for guidance moving forward. Montgomery County Board of Health Director […]

Montgomery County has reached a significant milestone triggering Phase 3 of reopening. According to county officials, now that nearly 50% of residents are fully vaccinated, additional capacity and distancing restrictions for indoor and outdoor business will be lifted on May 28. County Council President Tom Hucker detailed reopening updates during his weekly virtual media briefing […]

County Council President Tom Hucker will introduce a bill on Tuesday to amend existing internal affair procedures for local police. The legislation includes expanding reporting requirements for the police department’s body-worn camera program. During his weekly virtual media briefing on Monday, Hucker said the idea for the bill was inspired by the incident in Jan. […]

Today is Monday, May 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.Tax Day: Today is the deadline to file for 2020 federal income tax returns. In April, the IRS pushed back the date for individual returns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, giving most taxpayers an extra month to file. The pandemic has […]

A federal judge last week vacated a nationwide freeze on evictions that was put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] to help cash-strapped renters remain in their homes during the pandemic. Local leaders say this decision is “extremely concerning.” “We’re hoping that the President issues the order under an agency […]

Montgomery College (MC) President Dr. DeRionne P. Pollard has accepted a new position as the next president of Nevada State College, a four-year, comprehensive public institution in Henderson, NV. Since 2010, Pollard has helped MC grow into one of the most respected community colleges in the nation, serving more than 50,000 students each year. Dr. […]

The Maryland Department of Health released a tracking pool that shows groups that are most likely to express hesitancy about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Although there is greater access to more vaccine doses now, data shows that some Marylanders are uncertain about getting the shot. “The problem with all this is it will delay our […]

Long lines at gas stations and in some cases, stations running out of gas, are not the result of an actual gasoline shortage according Dr. Earl Stoddard, Montgomery County’s Emergency Management Director. Stoddard says it’s due largely to consumer behavior – specifically panic buying – which he compared to the run on toilet paper during […]