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El condado de Montgomery trasladó algunos sitios de vacunación COVID-19, ya que los funcionarios esperan una mayor demanda de vacunas de refuerzo y en espera de la aprobación federal para que los menores de 12 años puedan ser elegibles en recibir la vacuna. Un comité asesor de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) se […]

The City of Rockville is requiring its current employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by November 15. Newly hired employees will need to have at least their first dose by the deadline and be fully vaccinated in accordance with the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidance. Employees who do not follow through with the […]

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council meets virtually at 9 a.m. The council will issue a proclamation recognizing Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Tune in at 9:40 a.m. for a briefing on COVID-19. Here is a full look at the […]

Montgomery County moved some COVID-19 vaccination sites as officials expect increased demand for booster shots pending federal approval. A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee will meet on Thursday and Friday to discuss Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots, per a release from the FDA. Sean O’Donnell, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager […]

Today is Monday, Oct. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Indigenous People’s Day:  The federal government is on holiday today. The county’s Ride On bus service will operate the regular weekday schedule. 2. Sligo Creek Trail Tree Removal:  Montgomery Parks’ crew start a four-week project to remove dead or […]

Gaithersburg Police (GPD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) are investigating five fires and a commercial burglary that occurred around 1-2 a.m. Thursday morning, GPD said in a release. The “suspicious situations” happened in the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village areas, police said. GPD asks anyone with information to call the Investigative Section at […]

Today is Friday, Oct. 8 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Rockville Bike Drive:  The county transportation department is holding a bike donation event Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Council Office Building parking garage at the corner of East Jefferson Street and Monroe Street. 2. MyMCMedia’s […]

Montgomery County leaders are developing a COVID-19 test-to-stay program for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with a goal to reduce quarantines, County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard explained during a virtual media briefing Wednesday. The program will look similar to the one in Massachusetts, Stoddard wrote on Twitter. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary […]

Five billionaires who call Montgomery County home made The Forbes 2021 list of the 400 wealthiest Americans, although the richest county resident only clocked in at 117. Mitchell Rales, 65, was ranked 117 with a net worth of $7.6 billion. The businessman cofounded Danaher Corporation and is chairman of its executive committee. The Potomac resident […]

Today is Thursday, Oct. 7 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Foster Animals: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center says they are currently most in need of fosters for large, adult dogs. Officials say there are also other animals in need. Click here to learn more about the animal […]