Montgomery Community Media

As the days go by, the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow, and health officials are working to prevent the virus from spreading further. In Montgomery County, local hospitals are taking big steps towards being prepared. That’s why Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring installed a tent on its parking lot. Officials say other […]

Like everyone else, first responders are facing major changes when it comes to everyday life during the coronavirus pandemic. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief Scott Goldstein says although the dispatch call volume has gone down compared to past daily averages, the goal for first responders is to stay prepared. With several closures and […]

Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles shared the following safety reminder for people over the age of 60: In this video, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles reminds those over the age of 60 to limit their interactions with others to reduce their risk of exposure to COVID-19. For more info and resources, visit […]

For the next eight weeks, the Centers for Disease Control is recommending canceling or postponing events that consist of 50 or more people throughout the United States. Officials say this action can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to the CDC, large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of the coronavirus; […]

On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, and MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith provided an update on the local impact of the coronavirus [COVID-19]. Local officials gave an update to recent events after Maryland Governor Hogan’s announcement earlier in the day. Important new actions announced by Hogan include all […]

In an effort to help businesses that have been economically impacted by the coronavirus [COVID-19], Comptroller Peter Franchot announced he will extend business-related tax filing deadlines. The June 1 extension will be for certain business returns with due dates during the months of March, April and May 2020. A press release states that this applies […]

It’s Thursday, March 12 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Montgomery College Public Safety Advisory: All Montgomery College classes for Thursday, March 12, Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14 are cancelled. MC students are strongly advised to monitor their emails and http://montgomerycollege.edu/coronavirus for further information. MC Public Safety Advisory: […]

Washington D.C. health officials are recommending that mass gatherings, including conferences and conventions, be postponed or canceled in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Officials say mass gatherings are defined as events where 1,000 or more people congregate in a specific location. DC Health issued a health advisory recommending that any […]

Newly introduced legislation is expected to help employers attract and retain talent by easing the burden of child care costs on employees. Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Nancy Navarro recently introduced Bill 9-20, Economic Development Fund-Local Business Child Care Grant Program. Officials say this will provide an incentive to help small businesses throughout the county attract […]

PG County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced on Tuesday that two additional COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Prince Georges County bringing the total there to three. Officials believe the couple traveled internationally on a cruise, and they are also quarantined at their home and in good condition. On Monday, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the […]