Articles by Michelle Queen

October 7, 2020 | Michelle Queen

COVID-19 Numbers: 460 New State Cases, 59 in Montgomery County

The Maryland Department of Health reported 59 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. Since the first case confirmed in March, the cumulative case count for the county has climbed to 23,194. The county has a rolling seven-day average of 2.46% for positive COVID-19 tests, which is a lower rate than 15 of Maryland’s […]

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October 6, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Tuesday’s Montgomery COVID-19 Numbers: 56 New Cases, No New Deaths

Tuesday morning, the Maryland Department of Health reported 56 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. Since the first case confirmed in March, the cumulative case count for the county has climbed to 23,135. The county had a rolling seven-day average of 2.61% for positive COVID-19 tests, which is a lower rate than 13 of Maryland’s 24 […]

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October 5, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 5, in Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Oct. 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding three free testing clinics today. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. testing is available at the Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center and in Germantown at the parking garage behind the Regal Cinemas. […]

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October 2, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Latest COVID-19 Numbers: 712 New Maryland Cases, 131 in Montgomery County

Friday morning, the Maryland Department of Health reported 131 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. This is the largest daily increase since Sept. 7 when 140 new cases were recorded. Since the start of the pandemic, the cumulative case count for the county has climbed to 22,810. The county had a rolling seven-day average of […]

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October 2, 2020 | Michelle Queen

157 MCPS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists in the 2021 competition Wednesday, Sept. 9. 157 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students are National Merit semifinalists. The semifinalists will now go on to compete nationally for scholarships that will be awarded in the spring. The schools with the most finalists are Montgomery Blair (39), Richard […]

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October 2, 2020 | Michelle Queen

21 This Week Preview

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and again at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

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October 2, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 2, in Montgomery County

It’s Friday, Oct. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Business Briefing: Council President Sidney Katz hosts a virtual meeting at 12:30 p.m. Friday on business and economic development amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly Leonard, host for Montgomery Community Media’s Small Business Network, as well as Katheryn Hoerster, owner and operator […]

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October 1, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Latest COVID-19 Numbers: 785 New Maryland Cases, 95 in Montgomery County

Thursday morning, the Maryland Department of Health reported 95 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. Since the start of the pandemic, the cumulative case count for the county has climbed to 22,679. The county had a rolling seven-day average of 2.54% for positive COVID-19 tests, which is a lower rate than 14 of Maryland’s 24 […]

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September 30, 2020 | Michelle Queen

photo of Great Uncle Harvey by Gabi Mendick at Sandy Spring Museum Makers Among Us Exhibit

Sandy Spring Museum to Reopen Friday, Oct. 9

Sandy Spring Museum Reopens With Makers Among Us Art Exhibit Sandy Spring Museum will reopen on Friday, Oct. 9 after the pandemic closed the museum to visitors for six months. The museum reopens with the art exhibit “Makers Among Us” featuring the works of emerging visual artists. The exhibit will be on display Fridays from […]

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September 30, 2020 | Michelle Queen

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers for Maryland, Montgomery

The Maryland Department of Health reported 72 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. This brings the cumulative case count to 22,584 since the start of the pandemic. The county had a rolling seven-day average of 2.59% for positive COVID-19 tests, which is a lower rate than 12 of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions. Montgomery County […]

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