Author: Michelle Katz

Michelle Katz has lived in MoCo for most of her life– she was born and raised in the Gaithersburg area and now lives in Rockville. ⁣
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She is currently a high school art teacher in MCPS. In addition to teaching and working at the MoCoShow, Michelle also runs a local instagram account, @pike.and.rozay, where she features food photography from restaurants in Pike & Rose and the surrounding area. ⁣
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She is passionate about supporting local businesses and enjoys the opportunity to help keep everyone in the MoCo community informed.

Beyond MoCo

New PPP Funding Could Cover up to 3.5 Months of Salary for Restaurant and Hotel Employees, up to 2.5 Months for Other Businesses

By Michelle Katz

New PPP Funding Could Cover up to 3.5 Months of Salary for Restaurant and Hotel Employees, up to 2.5 Months for Other Businesses

This past Sunday, a $900 billion Coronavirus Relief Act was signed. This national stimulus package will allow a second wave of the Paycheck Protection Program to occur, among other things.

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Uncategorized

MoCo Jobs Update: Week of December 20

By Michelle Katz

At The MoCoShow, we know that times are tough for a lot of our community members right now. We created a job roundup to share information about employment opportunities– both to support folks who are looking for jobs and to also support the growth of local businesses. 

If you know of a job that is hiring, let us know by filling out the brief form at the bottom of the page. Our jobs column relies on input from readers like you! 

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Health

We Spoke With One of the First MoCo Residents to Get the COVID Vaccine– Here’s What She Has to Say

By Michelle Katz

We Spoke With One of the First MoCo Residents to Get the COVID Vaccine– Here’s What She Has to Say

We had the opportunity to speak with White Oak resident Heather Kaminsky, who received the first dose of the vaccine earlier today. Heather is a pediatric neurologist in her last year of residency at Children’s National in DC.

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Education

MCPS Approves Updated Health Metric Matrix, Delays Any Possible Return Until February 1

By Michelle Katz

MCPS Approves Updated Health Metric Matrix, Delays Any Possible Return Until February 1

Today, the MCPS Board of Education approved a health metric matrix that has considerable changes to the previous one that was released earlier.

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Education

When Returning to Buildings is Possible, 60% of MCPS Students will Remain Virtual

By Michelle Katz
MCPS
MCPS

When Returning to Buildings is Possible, 60% of MCPS Students will Remain Virtual

MCPS recently requested parents to complete the preference survey indicating whether they choose to have their student remain in a virtual learning model or have the opportunity for in-person learning experiences. This survey closed yesterday, December 7.

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