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Welcome to a stormy, windy Monday. Thunderstorms expected with high winds likely throughout the day. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for April 13. 1. Shoppers and Masks: Montgomery County’s new health order requiring shoppers to wear a face covering at grocery stores, pharmacies, farmers markets, and big box stores starts today.  […]

Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles announced Thursday that shoppers are required to wear masks or face coverings in grocery stores, pharmacies, and large retail stores, such as Costco or Sam’s Club. This will take effect starting Monday, April 13. Retailers are required to limit the number of shoppers in the store at a […]

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart—the all-girls kindergarten through 12th grade Catholic school in Bethesda—and Landon, the all-boys private school (grades kindergarten through 12) in Bethesda announced they are temporarily closing school starting Friday and moving learning to a virtual platform. Connie Mitchell, a spokesperson for Stone Ridge, said the virtual learning education model […]

Montgomery County Public Schools provided an update Wednesday about how the coronavirus outbreak affects the community and school operations. According to a letter from MCPS, schools remain open at this time. MCPS reminds the public that decisions about school closures during a public health crisis are made by the Montgomery County Department of Health and […]

Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, April 12-14. Murder at the Mansion: A Taste for Murder Productions presents ‘A Wedding to Die For’ by Dean Fiala. This interactive murder mystery comedy includes a complimentary dessert bar, cash bar, and an optional BBQ buffet. Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at […]

Mariana Cordier hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. This week’s guests are Charlotte Davis, Fred Evans, Grace Rivera Oven, and Jeanne Braha. Cordier and the panel discuss numerous topics during the show, including: Rural Maryland Council’s Charlotte Davis talks about the current Maryland legislative session. Fred Evans discusses the county operating budget […]

The Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville will close on Saturday, April 13 at 6 p.m. for approximately four to six months for renovations. “Physical construction for the refresh project at Praisner will begin in May, but we are closing ahead of the construction start date to complete the internal reorganization of collections and shelving. […]

Lorna Virgili hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. On this episode, find reports on: The Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center opens its headquarters in Wheaton; County Council proposes legislation to fast track development approvals; Executive Ike Leggett launches the “Stay Alert, Stay Alive” campaign; Ride […]

Here are five things to know for Friday, April 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Senior Forum and resource fair: Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz hosts a senior forum and resource fair at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2. Leonard Bernstein at 100 concert: Pianist and composer Michael Brown performs […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz is expected to host a senior forum and resource fair at the Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center on April 13. The forum titled “A Spotlight on Self Care,” will focus on four major areas: recognizing the signs of elder abuse and neglect, protecting seniors from scams, caring for the mind […]