Montgomery Community Media

During a news conference Wednesday, Gov. Larry Hogan announced community pools can reopen in Maryland at 25% capacity starting Friday. However, Hogan’s announcement does not apply in Montgomery County. In phase 1 of Montgomery County’s COVID-19 recovery plan, which Marc Elrich announced Thursday, swimming pools (both private and public) are to remain closed. On Friday, […]

Montgomery County residents who don’t approve of the county’s approach to reopening did not go unheard at Thursday’s press conference from Executive Marc Elrich.  Elrich was booed as he took to the podium, and exclamations from residents continued throughout his announcements.  “I’m in the bad age group, but I’m not afraid and I refuse to […]

What was expected to be a joyous announcement Thursday afternoon unexpectedly turned ugly. Protesters booed, heckled and name-called during a press conference in which County Executive Marc Elrich announced that Phase 1 of reopening Montgomery County would occur on Monday, June 1 at 6 a.m. The press conference took place in Kentlands Market Square in […]

En medio múltiples interrupciones y abucheos, el ejecutivo del condado Marc Elrich anunció que la fase 1 del plan de reapertura COVID-19 del condado de Montgomery comenzará a las 6 a.m. del día lunes. Elrich dijo que lo siguiente permanecerá cerrado hasta nuevo aviso: Piscinas Centros para adultos mayores Gimnasios Cines Centros comerciales Salones de […]

Amid a swarm of hecklers, County Executive Marc Elrich announced Phase 1 of Montgomery County’s COVID-19 reopening plan will start 6 a.m. Monday. Elrich said the following will remain closed until further notice: swimming pools, senior centers, fitness centers, movie theaters, shopping malls, and nail salons. County Executive @Marc_Elrich announces Montgomery County’s Phase 1 reopening […]

The question a lot of residents want to know is when Montgomery County will start to lift COVID-19 restrictions? Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and county Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles have not announced an exact date yet. They say they’re following science and looking at data to make decisions regarding reopening, and things seem to be […]

On Friday, May 22 at 7:00 pm, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, accompanied by expert panelists, will hold a virtual forum in Spanish on Facebook to connect with the county’s Hispanic community and answer questions related to COVID-19. The topics to be discussed will be: Maintaining Your Health During the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Payment Program […]

El viernes 22 de mayo a las 7:00 pm, el Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery Marc Elrich, acompañado por expertos panelistas, sostendrá un foro virtual en español a través de Facebook para conectarse con la comunidad hispana del condado y responder a las preguntas relacionadas con COVID-19. Los temas a tratar serán: Manteniendo su Salud […]

Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Montgomery anunciaron el lunes que las piscinas comunitarias privadas y públicas permanecerán cerradas durante el fin de semana festivo de “Memorial Day” o Día de los Caídos. Los funcionarios de salud dicen que esto incluye “piscinas de complejos de apartamentos y condominios y clubes privados de natación”. Tradicionalmente, […]

Today is Thursday, May 14, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.County Will Remain on Stay at Home Order: County Executive and Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles will hold a news conference today at noon to discuss what criteria must be met before additional openings and other activities can be allowed in Montgomery […]