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On Tuesday, Maryland entered COVID-19 vaccine Phase 2B, expanding eligibility to residents ages 16+ with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe COVID-19, as well as other groups. The state directs residents to a CDC webpage that lists which conditions can lead adults of any age to be more likely severely ill from […]

Today is Tuesday, March 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Enters Vaccine Phase 2B: Maryland moves into vaccine phase 2B starting today, meaning residents ages 16+ with underlying medical conditions can sign up to preregister for the COVID-19 vaccine. 2. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county […]

The property owner who had been renting out a basement apartment that was deemed unsafe was issued a Notice of Violation by Montgomery County for leasing an accessory dwelling unit for which he never obtained the required permit. The violation that was issued March 10 was in regards to a home in the Olney-Glenmont area […]

Today is Monday, March 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS Spring Break: The public schools are closed today through April 9 for spring break. 2. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at five testing sites today. Health officials continue to stress the importance of […]

For the first time in over a year, movie theaters and live performance venues in Montgomery County are allowed to reopen. Gov. Larry Hogan first closed theaters in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He announced they could reopen at 50% capacity effective March 12, with health measures in place. In Montgomery County, theaters […]

Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) announced it will extend hours at 25 of its retail store locations starting Thursday, April 1. Since the start of the pandemic, ABS stores were closing at 7 p.m. due to COVID-19-related staffing issues. The stores will soon be open Monday through Saturday, from 12 p.m. to […]

Watch a video preview of the next episode of 21 This Week, below: 21 This Week airs on Montgomery Channel 21 on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mondays at noon and 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for March 26 According to Montgomery County health officials, 14.7% of the county’s residents are fully vaccinated and 28.6% have received the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services clinics are currently vaccinating 1A (all tiers), 1B (all tiers), 1C (Tier […]

Nathan Feinberg’s family of four, including two young daughters, stayed in a hotel in Silver Spring Thursday night compliments of Montgomery County, after being told the basement apartment they rented was unsafe. The county “paid for an extended stay. They paid for the hotel,” Feinberg told MyMCM, adding that the hotel room would be free […]

Today is Friday, March 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. County COVID-19 Testing Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at seven testing sites today, and 10 sites this weekend. Health officials continue to stress the importance of testing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 2. Council in Virtual […]