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October 28, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Residents Speak Out After County Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate

Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate was lifted as of 12:01 a.m. Thursday. The mandate was suspended after seven straight days of CDC-defined moderate COVID-19 transmission. Leaders said the mandate will be reinstated if the county hits substantial transmission again. Face coverings are still required in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and on public transportation. The […]

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May 12, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Hogan Lifts Restrictions on Restaurants, Venues; Indoor Mask Mandate Remains

Effective Saturday, May 15, all Maryland indoor and outdoor dining establishments, including restaurants and bars, can resume normal operations, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a press conference Wednesday. The same goes for other indoor and outdoor venues. All outdoor entertainment, arts, and sports venues, as well as all indoor entertainment venues and conventions can resume […]

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April 29, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Montgomery County Will Not Follow State in Lifting Outdoor Dining, Masking Restrictions

On Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan lifted Maryland’s outdoor COVID-19 mask mandate effective immediately and lifted all outdoor dining restrictions beginning Saturday, May 1. Counties are allowed to enforce stricter COVID-19 regulations than the state, and Montgomery County leaders said Wednesday evening that current restrictions in the county will remain in place. On Tuesday, the council, […]

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January 28, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Bethesda Real Estate Firm Raises $400,000 to Help Fight Poverty and Homelessness

Walker & Dunlop, a real estate firm headquartered in Bethesda who structures loans for multifamily and commercial properties, has raised $400,000 over the past three years for two nonprofits: Lift and Community Solutions, that help fight poverty and homelessness. Community Solutions is a nonprofit focusing on solving homelessness, with a recent focus on Veterans homelessness. LIFT […]

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