Articles by Jordan Lindsay

September 9, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

MCPS Quarantine Health Guidance Concerns Clarified

Back to school has generated many questions and concerns when it comes to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) quarantine policies. In response, MCPS released a new community message this week to help the school district minimize the number of students who need to quarantine. Montgomery County Health Officer Dr.Travis Gayles clarified many of the issues […]

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September 9, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 9, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Sept. 9 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.Emergency Rally: Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass will host an Emergency Rally for Afghan Refugees today at the Silver Spring Civic Building at 7:00 p.m. Click here for more details. Our community stands ready to welcome Afghan refugees and help them […]

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September 8, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Dr. Gayles: ‘It Has Been An Honor and Privilege To Serve The Residents of Montgomery County’

Dr. Travis Gayles participated in his last virtual media briefing as Montgomery County’s Health Officer on Wednesday. He accepted a new job with Hazel Health, a San Francisco, California-based tele-health company. During the briefing, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich praised Dr. Gayles for all his hard work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.    

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September 8, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Montgomery County 9/11 Community Remembrance Event Commemorates 20th Anniversary

This week marks the anniversary of the tragic events of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Nearly 3,000 people were killed, including 11 Montgomery County residents. On Friday, Montgomery County will host a Community Remembrance to honor those who sadly lost their lives 20 years ago. Scheduled at 11:00 a.m., the service will be held at Courthouse […]

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September 7, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

About 1,000 MCPS Students and Staff Quarantined After First Week Back to School

According to officials, at least 1,000 students and staff are quarantined since Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) started the school year last week. “It’s across the district. We have 209 schools, and in the last five days or so, I’d say we posted letters of about 44 positive cases,” said MCPS Communications Supervisor Gboyinde Onijala. […]

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September 3, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Dr. Earl Stoddard: ‘We’re Certainly Seeing Flooding in Places We Haven’t Typically Seen It’

With the recent unprecedented fatal flood that happened in Rockville on Wednesday due to remnants of Hurricane Ida, some residents might wonder what areas throughout Montgomery County are prone to flooding. County Office of Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard says places that didn’t typically flood before are starting too, and it’s partially due to […]

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September 3, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Considers COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Program To Help Mitigate Transmission

This week, COVID-19 transmission rates in Montgomery County increased from substantial to high, according to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. Local health leaders say most positive cases are among the unvaccinated population. To help mitigate transmission and encourage those who are unvaccinated to get the shot, county officials say there are plans […]

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September 2, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 2, In Montgomery County

Today is Thursday, Sept. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Resources For Displaced Residents: The Mid-County Recreation Center located in Silver Spring has been designated for residents that have been displaced due to flooding from recent heavy rainfall. Click here for more details. 🆕 The Mid-County Recreation Center in Silver Spring […]

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September 1, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Offers Resources For Residents Displaced After Fatal Flood in Rockville

Early Wednesday morning, remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed heavy rainfall and caused unprecedented flooding at several locations around the region, including right here in Montgomery County. At the Rock Creek Woods Apartments in Rockville, county emergency response officials say one person died, while another remains unaccounted for. According to officials, more than 150 residents across […]

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August 31, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Dr. Gayles: ‘It’s Been A Privilege And An Honor’

Since 2017, Dr. Travis Gayles has served as Montgomery County’s Health Officer. He will be leaving his position on Sept. 12 after accepting a new job with Hazel Health, a San Francisco, California-based telehealth company. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, local leaders have praised Dr. Gayles for his guidance in keeping residents safe. MyMCM spoke with Dr. Gayles about […]

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