Articles by Michelle Queen

March 16, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Public Schools Provide Emergency Meals at 20 Sites

Montgomery County Public Schools will be providing free meals to all school-aged children (18 years and younger) at 20 locations starting Monday, March 16. The meals will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children up to 18 years old may come to any of the 20 locations Monday through Friday for a nutritious […]

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March 16, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for March 16 in Montgomery County

Mostly cloudy early with a high of 54 degrees, check out the weather forecast. Today is Monday, March 16 and here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1. Coronavirus Cases Climb:  Officials announce Sunday that Montgomery County now has 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19, six of which were just confirmed on […]

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March 15, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Watch Live: County Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Sunday

Montgomery County County Executive Marc Elrich and Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles provided an update on the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the County.  The media briefing took place Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue in Silver Spring. The briefing includes an update on the […]

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March 15, 2020 | Michelle Queen

UPDATE: Fairfax County Elementary School Teacher Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Update at 7 p.m.:  Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) are closing all school buildings until further notice. Schools will not be open Monday, March 16 as announced Saturday. All FCPS administrative offices are also closed until further notice. The food distribution program will expand to a total of 18 locations Monday, March 16. FCPS Superintendent […]

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March 15, 2020 | Michelle Queen

MCPS: Access to Educational Materials and Food Distribution

Following Thursday’s announcement that Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27, as part of a statewide effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), MCPS sent a message to students and parents about access to educational materials, resources, and food distribution. MCPS has versions of this message […]

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March 14, 2020 | Michelle Queen

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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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March 13, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Rockville City Government Closes March 14-27

Classes, Programs, Rentals and Activities Canceled Rockville City Hall and city facilities will be closed to the public from Saturday, March 14, through Friday, March 27, following recently issued state directives for slowing the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. The closures include community centers, the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, Croydon Creek Nature Center, Glenview Mansion, F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Montrose Discovery […]

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March 13, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Metro Announces Reduced Service Beginning Monday

Metro elevated its coronavirus response to the highest level Friday afternoon, as every jurisdiction it serves enacted strong measures to respond to the growing numbers of COVID-19 patients. In order to prevent spread of the coronavirus, Metro is reducing rail and bus service beginning Monday, March 16 as follows: Metrorail Monday-Friday: Trains will operate every […]

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March 13, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Adventure Theatre Cancels Gala Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Adventure Theatre MTC announced Thursday they are canceling their annual gala due to concern for attendees over 60 and those with compromised immune systems. The gala was scheduled for Thursday, March 19 and is Adventure Theatre’s biggest fundraiser, representing 10% of the organization’s budget. According to a news release, there have been no indications of […]

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March 13, 2020 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Michael Bruen hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. This episode includes: County Executive Marc Elrich gives a Coronavirus update. Census invitations are in the mail. County Executive and the Council present Women’s History Month proclamations. A new bill provides restrictions to the county’s e-scooter program. […]

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