Registration for Montgomery County Recreation (MCR) and Montgomery Parks summer camps opened Monday. During a typical non-pandemic year, the Recreation Department holds one or two summer camp fairs in January so parents and youth may learn about the camps. This year, everything will be a bit different due to the pandemic. The county summer programs […]
Montgomery County’s New Daily COVID-19 Cases Lowest Level Since October
Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 15 Since Friday, March 12, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 343 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 133 Saturday, 126 Sunday and 84 Monday. The county’s cumulative case count is 64,857. Monday’s number of new confirmed cases is the lowest since Oct. 19. Montgomery County […]
5 Things to Know Today, March 15, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, March 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Returns to In-Person Learning: Montgomery County Public Schools moves to the next phased return to in-person learning today. Elementary schools reopen for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. MCPS sent out a community update Friday with information about […]
A Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Montgomery County
St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday where you could normally find Montgomery County residents celebrating at favorite local pubs such as McGinty’s or Flanagan’s Harp & Fiddle, will undoubtedly look very different this year. Luckily, the community can look forward to a range of both in-person and virtual events planned to celebrate with family and friends […]
MCPS Adjusts Calendar in Preparation for In-Person Return March 15
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will officially begin the phased return of students to in-person instruction on March 15 and, in preparation, will be making schedule adjustments for the week prior. According to MCPS, the following instructional calendar has been set for the week of March 8: Monday, March 8: No virtual or in-person classes […]
Applications for Restaurant Relief Grants Open Feb. 1
Restaurant owners can apply for COVID-19 relief grants from Montgomery County beginning Feb. 1. The Montgomery County Council unanimously agreed Jan. 26 to allocate almost $5 million for restaurants in the county to help them recover from the impact of the coronavirus. This is the county’s second round of funding to assist restaurants, food trucks, […]
Hogan Urges Maryland Schools to Offer In-Person Learning by March 1
Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday urged all school districts in Maryland to offer some form of classroom instruction by March 1. Hogan’s urging comes days after President Joe Biden released a plan aiming to reopen most K-8 schools his first 100 days in office. Hogan said that since August the state has authorized all school […]
MCPS Superintendent Proposes Decreased Budget for FY 2022 as Enrollment Drops
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith announced in a prerecorded video Thursday that he’s recommending a $2.7 billion operating budget for the fiscal year 2022. The budget is a 1.5% decrease and a $42.6 million decrease from the FY 2021 budget. Smith said the budget was developed recognizing the “profound” impact the coronavirus has had […]
Watch Live: County Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Sunday
Montgomery County County Executive Marc Elrich and Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles provided an update on the coronavirus pandemic as it relates to the County. The media briefing took place Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, 2000 Dennis Avenue in Silver Spring. The briefing includes an update on the […]
We Love Weekends: Montgomery County Planner for March 11-15
Update, March 13: Check before you go to any shows this weekend. Since Governor Hogan’s announcement Thursday regarding the coronavirus pandemic, many shows, particularly those at larger venues have been canceled. Here’s our guide to arts and entertainment in Montgomery County, March 11-15. Christian Douglas: Christian Douglas’ original music carries pop, jazz, and soul influence, […]
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