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The Maryland Department of Health on Monday recorded 60 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery. That brings the total infections over 20,000 since the start of the pandemic. With a lower rate than 15 of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions, the county had a rolling seven-day average of 2.47% for positive COVID-19 tests. Montgomery County has led the […]

A group of nonprofits, businesses and churches are distributing food every Friday from now through October in Bethesda. Anyone in need may participate at the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Rescue Squad which is located at 5020 Battery Lane. Participants in cars should enter the fire station from the Battery Lane entrance and remain in their car. The […]

Montgomery County is running ten COVID-19 testing clinics the week of Aug. 31. The clinics provide free walk-in and drive-thru testing at multiple locations throughout the county. Testing is free, no doctor’s order is required, and no appointments are needed. The clinics are using tests provided by CIAN Diagnostic Laboratories in Frederick through a contract […]

It’s Monday, Aug. 31, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Back to School: Montgomery County Public Schools welcome back students virtually today for the first day of the new school year. Check out our back to school stories, here. 2. COVID-19 Testing: Montgomery County is holding three free testing clinics today, […]

The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported 73 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County. That brings the cumulative case count since the start of the pandemic to 19,806. With a lower rate than 15 of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions, the county had a rolling seven-day average of 2.42% for positive COVID-19 tests. Montgomery County has […]

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.

The National Weather Service predicts scattered thunderstorms with the heat index in the upper 90s Friday afternoon. Montgomery County is under a Hyperthermia Alert from noon to 5 p.m. The county issues a hyperthermia alert when the heat index, a combination of the actual temperature and humidity, is expected to reach 95 degrees or higher. […]

It’s Friday, Aug. 28, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. The Maskarena:  In an effort to encourage residents to wear face masks, Takoma Park City staff made this video: 2. GG-CC Public Safety Awards: A little thing like a pandemic could not stop the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce from honoring […]

Takoma Park City wants to remind everyone of the importance of wearing a mask during the pandemic. Take a look at this short video to see a fun way to celebrate the face mask. Watch more from our PEG partner, Takoma Park City TV, here. Takoma Park City Manager, Suzanne Ludlow took to Twitter to […]

Students attending Maryland schools must have up-to-date immunization records County public schools welcome back students with virtual-only learning on Monday, Aug. 31. Montgomery County health officials are reminding parents that the Maryland Department of  Health requires students to have up-to-date immunizations.  Parents must submit their student’s immunization records by the first day of school. If […]