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July 6, 2021 | Michelle Queen

5 Things to Know Today, July 6, In Montgomery County

Today is Tuesday, July 6 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Libraries Reopen: The last seven Montgomery County Public Libraries reopen today. They are the Chevy Chase, Kensington Park, Maggie Nightingale, Noyes Library for the Young, Twinbrook, and Whiteoak branches. MCPL Director Anita Vassallo talks about this and other topics […]

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July 2, 2021 | Madelyn Willoughby

Live Theater and Concerts Begin In Person Performances in Montgomery County

Live theater productions and concert venues have begun to reopen with in person shows in Montgomery County. The Round House Theatre in Bethesda currently offers virtual performances of We’re Gonna Die, which will be their last online event, according to their box office. They will be reopening for in person performances in September, starting with […]

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June 25, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Mass Vaccination Site Moving from Montgomery College Germantown Campus

As of next week, the Montgomery College Germantown campus will no longer be the county’s mass vaccination site. County Executive Marc Elrich made the announcement saying the current venue will be suspended on July 2 before relocating to the Upcounty Regional Services Center (also in Germantown) beginning July 6, where first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses will […]

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June 23, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

Grant Funds Available for Nonprofits That Focus on Minority and Women Entrepreneurship

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation [MCEDC] is offering grant funding for local nonprofits that focus on minority and women entrepreneurship, STEM education, research innovation development, or small-scale manufacturing. Funds ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 will be awarded to local organizations that create and sustain jobs. Applications will become available on July 6. Montgomery County Council […]

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June 17, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Noyes Library Features ’10 Hidden Heroes’ StoryWalk

Throughout the pandemic, Noyes Children’s Library Foundation has been featuring StoryWalk, which allows families to stroll through Warner Circle Park in Kensington on self-guided explorations of a book. June 19 through July 18, “Ten Hidden Heroes” will be featured on posted signs at the park, which is adjacent to the Noyes Library for Young Children, […]

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May 26, 2021 | Michelle Queen

County to Reopen 13 Libraries by June 14

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced May 10 they would begin reopening branches to the public. On June 1, six of the 22 county libraries will reopen after being closed for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tuesday, MCPL announced that seven additional branches are scheduled to reopen June 14. When the […]

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April 2, 2021 | Grace Kpetemey

MCPS Offers a Range of Summer Programs for Students

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer various summer programs for elementary, middle and high school students. Programs will be offered at all local schools virtually and in person at no cost. Registration will open Monday, May 3 for all students. Programs for high school students will begin Monday, June 28. However, programs for middle […]

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July 6, 2020 | Michelle Queen

All COVID-19 Metrics Met for Day 17 of Montgomery County’s Phase 2 Reopening

Monday afternoon, Montgomery County released an update to the public health metrics being used to guide the reopening timeline. The county entered Phase 2 of the economic reopening on Friday, June 19 after spending 19 days in Phase 1. County Executive Marc Elrich said during a media briefing Wednesday, July 1, that the county will […]

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July 6, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Maryland and Montgomery COVID-19 Positivity Rate Continues to Drop

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Monday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 15,163 cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County, which is an increase of 34 from the 15,129 cases reported Sunday. 715 county residents have died from COVID-19 since the first case in March. This is an increase of four deaths since Sunday. More Montgomery […]

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July 6, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Five Things to Know for July 6 in Montgomery County

It’s Monday, July 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council Committee Meetings:  Two committees meet virtually today and may be viewed live on YouTube or Facebook. The Planning, Housing, and Economic Development Committee meets at 9 a.m. The Transportation and Environment Committee meets at 2:30 p.m. 2. County Pools […]

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