Montgomery Community Media

The University of Maryland now has its first case of Coronavirus. A student participating in study abroad in Barcelona, Spain has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the University of Maryland Police Department. The student did not return to College Park upon returning from Spain, and is self-isolating at home outside the state of Maryland. […]

Montgomery County Public Schools has expanded its food service during the COVID-19 emergency. MCPS had established various locations where children up to 18 years old and MCPS students could receive grab-and-go meals. As an additional step, they will begin backpack distribution at many schools in the county, including Damascus High School, Quince Orchard High School […]

In an effort to support restaurants that depend on carryout orders, Montgomery County will implement curbside pickup. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that it has established “No Parking” zones during the COVID-19 emergency in areas with many restaurants. The established zones will prevent parking in front of the restaurants while allowing temporary “standing […]

Two county-owned parking garages will be free temporarily to support county residents during the COVID-19 emergency. The Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that both garages will temporarily not require payment to alleviate the financial impact. According to a press release, “The free parking options reflect County Executive Marc Elrich’s pledge to help residents […]

After almost 42 years of business, Ranger Surplus will close its doors. The retailer serves campers and boy scouts, among others, with its Army and Navy apparel. In a Facebook post, the owner explained that most consumers now turn to online to shop “without seeing the wisdom of physically shopping/supporting small retailers.” The owner also […]

Ride On buses will be free starting Monday, March 16. The Montgomery Countyh Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced it will temporarily suspend fare collection for riders of the county’s Ride On bus services. Montgomery County Councilmember Tom Hucker shared the news on Twitter, explaining that passengers will board via the rear door in order to […]

The Archdiocese of Washington has closed its schools in response to the COVID-19 cases in the area, following guidance from Gov. Larry Hogan and state superintendent Karen Salmon. The school closures will take place from March 16 to March 27, at the same time that the rest of Maryland public schools will be closed. The […]

The red line will close four metro stations in Montgomery County this weekend to allow for purple line work. Metro stations Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton and Glenmont will close Saturday, Mar. 14 and Sunday, Mar. 15. WMATA will provide free shuttle buses to replace train cars between Fort Totten and Glenmont. The buses will […]

As the COVID-19 Coronavirus continues to cause worldwide concern, the CDC wants everyone to be prepared. They provided a guideline on steps to take before, during and after a Coronavirus outbreak. Its goal is to help household members have a plan in case the virus hits their community. Before a COVID-19 outbreak The best thing […]

Montgomery County residents and councilmembers are fighting against proposed disruption of Metrobus services in some areas of the county. The Transportation Committee held a town hall Monday night offering both residents and county officials a space to discuss the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) proposed 2021 budget. The $2 billion operating budget threatens some […]