Montgomery County Council Approves Three Game High School Football Season
Today the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a new limited amendment to the health order that will allow the three game spring football season to move forward.
Montgomery County Council to Meet Friday to Reconsider Sports Plans
The Montgomery County Council will meet Friday at 1PM to vote on a new health order that would allow certain youth sports to resume. This includes football, which would be on a three game schedule, and cheerleading.
Marc Elrich Unveils MoCo’s $6.0B Budget Recommendations
This week Marc Elrich released Montgomery County’s 2022 budget proposal, which includes the removal of School Resource Officers.
Cabin John ABS Liquor & Wine Temporarily Closes
The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Service’s Liquor & Wine store located at 11301 Seven Locks Road in Potomac has temporarily closed after an employee was possibly exposed to COVID-19.
3/12 (3:32pm) Update: The Montgomery County Council has approved the proposed changes, effective at 5pm today.
Message From County Executive Marc Elrich
However, he thinks safety precautions must continue to be followed and is concerned by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s surprising announcement that he will end most State restrictions starting Friday.
County Council to Hold a Hearing and Vote Tomorrow on COVID-19 Regulations
The Montgomery County Council will be meeting to introduce, hold a public hearing, and vote tomorrow at 1:30PM on a Board of Health Regulation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
MCPS Seeking Feedback on 2021-2022 Calendar Options
Montgomery County Public Schools have developed two calendar scenarios that show different start and end dates for the 2021-2022 school year and is looking for feedback. Below you’ll see the two different proposed calendars. Feedback can be shared here.
Message from Dr. Anthony Fauci to Montgomery County Council
During today’s Montgomery County Council meeting, Dr. Anthony Fauci thanked the council and community leaders for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He asked that we all “just hang on a bit longer” and said we need to keep our foot on the accelerator with regards to mask wearing and social distancing.
Congressmen Jamie Raskin and David Trone Call for Mass Vaccination Site
Representatives Jamie Raskin and David Trone released a letter today urging Governor Hogan to open a mass vaccination site in Montgomery County, MD.
MoCo Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Featured on 60 Minutes
Chief Public Health Officer for Montgomery County Travis Gayles was featured Sunday evening on 60 Minutes. He expressed his frustration with the amount of COVID-19 vaccine the county has received and described how the County is prioritizing vaccine distribution.