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More than 165 thousand students start remote leaning Monday, March 30 All Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) buildings are closed through April 24 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Friday evening, Superintendent of Schools Jack Smith sent a message to the school community with information for the first week of remote learning. Monday, Montgomery County […]

The number of Montgomery County coronavirus cases has increased to 301, according to figures the state Department of Health released Sunday morning. The cases in the County continue to climb as there were 165 cases on Thursday, which increased to 208 on Friday and 255 on Saturday. As of Sunday morning, there are 1,239 confirmed […]

The number of Montgomery County coronavirus cases has increased to 255, according to figures the state Department of Health released Saturday morning. There were 127 cases on Wednesday, which increased to 164 on Thursday and 208 on Friday.  Montgomery County cases have doubled since Wednesday. As of Saturday morning, there are 992 confirmed cases in […]

School Buildings Closed Through April 24; Remote Learning Starts Monday, March 30 With Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) starting remote learning on Monday, March 30, Superintendent of Schools Jack Smith sent a message to the school community Friday evening. The letter, titled “Continuity of Learning in MCPS: Getting Started” explained the goals of the first […]

Montgomery Parks announced Friday that use of the playgrounds is prohibited. Apparently, visitors to some of the playgrounds have ignored the posted signs about the potential danger of using the playgrounds. Montgomery Parks will use fending to close off some of the playgrounds. Use of playgrounds in our parks is prohibited. Some playgrounds will be […]

Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) announced Friday that an employee who works at the Hampden Lane Liquor & Wine store in Bethesda tested positive for coronavirus. At this time, the Bethesda store is temporarily closed for sanitizing and deep cleaning which will take place Saturday morning. According to the news release, the employee went […]

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced Friday further reductions for Ride On bus service starting Sunday, March 29. The new plan, referred to as the Essential Service Plan, includes 35 critical routes so that residents can take Ride On buses for essential trips during the COVID-19 health crisis. All buses will operate the same […]

The number of Montgomery County coronavirus cases has increased to 208, according to figures the state Department of Health released Friday morning. There were 107 cases on Tuesday morning, which increased to 127 on Wednesday and 164 on Thursday. As of Friday morning, there are 774 confirmed cases in Maryland, up from 580 on Thursday. […]

Today is Friday, March 27 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Grants and Loans for Businesses Webinar:  The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember Andrew Friedson are hosting a webinar today at noon on resources available through the State and County for businesses. Following the webinar, participants will receive […]

Here’s our guide to virtual arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, March 26-29. Round House at Your House:  Artistic Director Ryan Rilette shares the digital programs Round House Theatre has planned in the video below. Friday, March 27, Round House will release a challenge for teens. Click here to learn more.   Discover Hip Hop […]