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August 2, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases and Community Transmission Rate on the Rise

Montgomery County has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases since early July and may reinstate the indoor mask mandate. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Montgomery County leads the state with nearly 80% of its population vaccinated with at least 1 dose. While other areas of the country with fewer vaccinated […]

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August 2, 2021 | Michael Hernández

La Ciudad de Gaithersburg Restablece el uso de Cubiertas Faciales en Espacios Cerrados

Seis semanas después de que la ciudad de Gaithersburg reabriera sus instalaciones y comunicará que las cubiertas faciales serían opcionales, la administradora de la ciudad, Tanisha Briley, anunció el lunes que se requerirán nuevamente las mascarillas y el distanciamiento físico en todas las instalaciones de la ciudad. Según un comunicado de prensa, el nuevo mandato […]

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August 2, 2021 | Michelle Queen

City of Gaithersburg Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate For All Individuals Monday

Six weeks after the City of Gaithersburg reopened its facilities making masks optional, City Manager Tanisha Briley announced Monday that masks and physical distancing will once again be required in all city facilities. According to a news release, the new requirement will apply to all individuals above age two – regardless of vaccination status. The city’s […]

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August 2, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 2, In Montgomery County

Today is Monday, Aug. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Tokyo Olympics – Day 11:  It is Day 11 of the Tokyo Olympics, and MyMCM continues to offer coverage of all the athletes from Montgomery County who are competing for Team USA and other countries. Friday, Katie Ledecky won gold in her final swim […]

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July 27, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

Silver Spring Resident Wins $50,000 Scholarship from VaxU Lottery

A resident of Silver Spring was awarded a $50,000 VaxU lottery scholarship yesterday, July 26, according to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This resident is the third Montgomery County VaxU scholarship winner out of six Marylanders. A resident from Potomac and a resident from Silver Spring were chosen in the first drawing on July 12.  […]

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July 14, 2021 | Joshua Casazza

Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville Closing for Interior Renovation

The Maggie Nightingale Library is closing at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 2 to undergo interior improvements. According to the press release, the library will be closed for six to eight months during the renovation. “Physical construction for the refresh project at Maggie Nightingale will begin in September; we are closing ahead of the construction […]

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July 8, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Hogan Announces Scholarship Lottery for Young Vaccinated Marylanders

Gov. Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday another incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine into young Marylanders. The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and the Maryland Department of Health have formed a partnership to give away $1 million in college scholarships to 20 vaccinated Marylanders ages 12 through 17. The initiative, called the VaxU Scholarship Promotion, […]

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May 28, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Jamal T. Fox Named Next City of Takoma Park Manager

Jamal T. Fox has been named the next City of Takoma Park manager and will begin work Aug. 2. Fox currently is the city administrator in Camas, Washington and also has been deputy chief of staff to the mayor. He also has served as Portland’s Parks Property and Business Development manager. “His experience, background and […]

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July 31, 2020 | Samantha Subin

Medical Center, Bethesda Metro Stations to Close for Track Work Aug. 2

Metro has announced that Red Line track work will shutter service between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Friendship Heights stations through Aug. 14. The closure comes following a week-long project at Takoma Park Station, which has halted service between Fort Totten and Silver Spring through Aug. 1. REMINDER: Buses replace trains between Fort Totten & Silver Spring today […]

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July 27, 2020 | Shauneen Miranda

County Libraries Change Service Hours Starting August 2

County public libraries will operate under new service hours beginning August 2.  One week from today, @MCPL_Libraries will implement new service hours for all branches except Noyes Library for Young Children & Maggie Nightingale. During this reopening phase telephone & contactless holds pickup are current services More info at https://t.co/YpfZgoJD0o pic.twitter.com/8r7dKsOMFJ — Montgomery County MD […]

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