Articles by Michelle Queen

May 27, 2020 | Michelle Queen

More Than Half of Deaths in Montgomery County and Maryland Associated with Senior Living Facilities

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Wednesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 10,467 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 176 cases from the 10,291 reported Tuesday. According to the health department, 535 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is an increase of four deaths since Tuesday. The number of […]

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May 26, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery COVID-19 Cases Increase by 180, Utilization of Acute Care Beds a Concern

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Tuesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 10,291 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 180 cases from the 10,111 reported Monday. According to the health department, 531 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is an increase of five deaths since Monday. The number of […]

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May 22, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery COVID-19 Cases Surpass 9,400; Hospitalizations on Decline

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Friday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 9,432 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 172 cases from the 9,260 reported Thursday. According to the health department, 502 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is an increase of 11 deaths since Thursday. The number of […]

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May 22, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Watch: Fauci, General Powell to Speak at Montgomery College Commencement Ceremony

Montgomery College will celebrate the graduating class of 2020 with a virtual commencement ceremony Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. College President DeRionne Pollard and Board of Trustees Chair Gloria Aparicio Blackwell will provide remarks. General Colin Powell, Dr. Anthony Fauci and NBA star Jerome Williams will offer their congratulations to the graduates. The commencement […]

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May 22, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for May 22 in Montgomery County

It is Friday, May 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. County Council Approves Budget:  The Council unanimously approved the $5.8 billion operating budget Thursday. 2. Montgomery College Commencement Ceremony:  Nearly three thousand Montgomery College students graduate today at 10 a.m. Watch the virtual ceremony streamed live on Facebook or […]

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May 21, 2020 | Michelle Queen

17 Maryland CVS Stores to Offer Coronavirus Testing Starting Friday

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that CVS drugstores will offer drive-thru testing for COVID-19 starting Friday. CVS will open 17 locations in Maryland, including three in Montgomery County, according to a news release from the Governor’s office. Earlier this week, Gov. Hogan authorized pharmacies to order and administer COVID-19 tests to support Maryland’s long-term testing […]

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May 21, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery COVID-19 Cases Pass 9,200; State Cases More Than 43,000

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Thursday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 9,260 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 208 cases from the 9,052 reported Wednesday. According to the health department, 491 county residents have died from COVID-19. This is an increase of 17 deaths since Wednesday. The number of […]

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May 20, 2020 | Michelle Queen

24 Montgomery County Students Earn National Merit Scholarships

24 Montgomery County students have earned National Merit Scholarships in the latest round of awards from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Awardees were selected from more than 15,000 students nationwide and were among 50 awardees chosen in Maryland. The awards provide recipients with a one-time award of $2,500 for college tuition. The winners and their […]

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May 20, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery COVID-19 Cases Increase by 102; Maryland Cases Increase by 777, Updated Nursing Home Numbers Released

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Wednesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 9,052 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 102 cases from the 8,950 reported Tuesday. According to the health department, 474 county residents have died form COVID-19. This is an increase of nine deaths since Tuesday. The number of […]

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May 20, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Update: Applicants Wanted for Rockville’s Charter Review Commission

Update: The deadline to apply to serve on Rockville’s Charter Review Commission is extended to July 8 by 5 p.m. Original: Rockville’s Mayor and Council are seeking applicants for the Charter Review Commission. The commission will review specific provisions of the charter as directed by the Mayor and Council. The city was incorporated in 1860 […]

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