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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan awarded a governor’s citation to the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department. “I’m proud of every single one of you,” Hogan told fire and rescue members at their Bethesda station Wednesday. The Cabin John department also has a station in Potomac. “I know it takes a heck of a lot of […]

Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response on Thursday at 2 p.m. Hogan’s press briefing will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. It is unclear what Hogan will be announcing. According to WTOP, Hogan said on Tuesday at a news conference in Baltimore that officials are not considering […]

The three members of the Maryland Board of Public Works will vote Aug. 11 on whether to move forward with Phase 1 South of a managed toll lane road widening project that would extend from the American Legion Bridge to 1-270 to 1-370. Gov. Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Comptroller Peter Franchot will vote […]

Montgomery County continues to see a moderate level of COVID-19 community transmission. As of Tuesday, the CDC reported Montgomery County has a rate of 48.54 new cases per 100,000 persons. The next level of community transmission defined by the CDC is “substantial” which is defined as 50 to 99.99 total new cases per 100,000 persons […]

As the delta variant sweeps the nation, local leaders are concerned about the recent uptick in COVID-19 case rates. County officials project that the trend will continue as more cases are expected within the next few days. “We have a remarkable number of people vaccinated, but even with that, delta is finding a way to […]

El delegado de Maryland Marc Korman y el concejal Evan Glass pidieron al Departamento de Planificación y Parques de la Capital Nacional que restablecieran el consumo de alcohol en los parques, y señalaron que creían que se podía hacer sin cambiar ninguna ley. Cuando Maryland estaba en estado de emergencia debido a la pandemia, se […]

Maryland Delegate Marc Korman and Councilmember Evan Glass asked the National-Capital Park and Planning Department to reinstate the alcohol in the parks program, noting that they believed it could be done without changing any laws. When Maryland was under a state of emergency due to the pandemic, people were encouraged to enjoy a glass of […]

La ciudad de Rockville anunció el martes que el cubrimiento facial es obligatorio para todos los visitantes de las instalaciones de Rockville. Según un comunicado de prensa, el nuevo requisito se aplica a todo el personal y visitantes de dos años de edad o más, independientemente de su estado de vacunación. El administrador de la […]

The City of Rockville announced Tuesday that face coverings are mandatory for all visitors to Rockville facilities. According to a news release, the new requirement applies to all staff and visitors aged two and older regardless of their vaccination status. Rockville City Manager Rob DiSpirito announced the policy “out of an abundance of caution for health, […]

Montgomery County continues to see a moderate level of COVID-19 community transmission as reported by the CDC. July 27 the CDC revised face mask guidance due to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. The new guidance recommends face masks be worn indoors in areas of substantial transmission regardless of vaccination status. Last week […]