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Montgomery County to Open Applications for Hotel Relief Grants on Friday, July 1

Published June 22, 2022 at 11:57AM

Applications, when available, can be found online at the Montgomery County Business Portal. Applications will be accepted through July 22. The business portal will include program details, including eligibility requirements and frequently asked questions.

“There are few industries that have been impacted as significantly from the pandemic as our hospitality businesses,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “Our leisure and hospitality businesses employ approximately 12 percent of our County’s workforce and the World Tourism Organization has predicted that this sector will not recover fully until 2024. It is imperative that we continue to assist this industry’s recovery efforts in order to help them support their workforce. I encourage all County hotels and B and B’s to apply for this newest round of grants.”

Montgomery County Names Five Individuals and Organizations as Recipients of the 11th Annual Montgomery Serves Awards, the County’s Highest Honor for Service and Volunteerism

By MCS Staff

Published June 21, 2022 at 5:20PM

The awards were presented at a ceremony on Wednesday, June 15, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, emceed by Andrea Roane, the long-time anchor at WUSA-9. County Executive Mark Elrich and other County officials and dignitaries presented awards.

“Volunteers make a real difference in Montgomery County,” said Faith McNeill, manager of the Montgomery County Volunteer Center. “Volunteers have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, there have long been County residents selflessly serving critical needs throughout our region every day of every year. The Montgomery Serves honorees exemplify that amazing spirit.”

Statement from Sidney Katz on Positive COVID-19 Test Result

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2022 at 11:49AM

“This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and double boosted against the virus and am only experiencing mild symptoms. I am currently isolating in accordance with CDC guidance and will continue to work remotely.

“I encourage all eligible Montgomery County residents to get fully vaccinated and boosted to best protect themselves and their loved ones against this virus.”

Magruder Freshman, Colin Abrams, Wins Second National Championship in Four Days

By MCS Staff

Published June 19, 2022 at 4:48PM

Magruder Hugh School’s Colin Abrams has picked up his second national title in four days, easily winning the Emerging Elite 800m race with a personal best of 1:52.6 at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. The Nike Outdoor Nationals are currently wrapping up at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field (June 16-June 19).

According to Magruder Track’s Instagram account, the time is “one of the fastest-ever run by a 14-year-old in the WORLD. It is also the 6th fastest time posted by a freshman, ever, the fastest time run by any American freshman in the 2022 season, a new school record and a new Maryland Freshman Class record.” Colin Abrams will now come home from Oregon a two-time National Champion after his previous first place finish in the Freshman 400m with a time of 49.46.

Montgomery County Council Meets on June 21 at 9 a.m. to receive a briefing on the review process for the Thrive Montgomery 2050 Plan and the 2022 report of the Charter Review Commission

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2022 at 12:03PM

The Council will meet on Tuesday, June 21 at 9 a.m. The meeting will begin with two proclamations. The first, presented by Council President Albornoz, Councilmember Katz and County Executive Elrich, will recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The second, led by Councilmember Jawando, will commemorate Juneteenth.

More detail on each agenda item is provided below.

MoCo is Responsible for Beatlemania in the U.S.??? Kind Of

By MCS Staff

Published June 19, 2022 at 9:27AM

Summer Schedules for Indoor/Outdoor County Pools Begin Today

By MCS Staff

Published June 18, 2022 at 12:12PM

Montgomery County Rec’s outdoor and indoor pool summer season begins today, Saturday, June 18th. That means Montgomery County Rec outdoor pools will be open on the weekdays as well as the weekends.

Daily admission rates for county residents are:

FREE Haus Dog for 2022 High School/College Graduates at Montgomery County Dog Haus Locations Until June 30th

By MCS Staff

Published June 18, 2022 at 11:32AM

All 2022 high school and college graduates can score a FREE Haus Dog at any of the three MoCo Dog Haus locations from now until June 30th! Limit one per graduate. Just show your student ID.

The first Dog Haus opened in Pasadena, CA in 2010. In 2018, the restaurant opened its first east coast location in Bethesda (7904 Woodmont Ave). The Gaithersburg location (644 Center Point Way) opened in January of 2020 and Silver Spring (933 Ellsworth Dr.) in 2021.

Upcoming Restaurant Openings That Have Created The Most Buzz (June 2022 Edition)

By MCS Staff

Published June 18, 2022 at 10:35AM

Life shouldn’t be about views, likes, and shares, but this article will be as we take a look back at the upcoming restaurants that have created the most buzz on our website and associated social media accounts in the last two months. Today we’re going to highlight the seven (in no particular order) that have generated the most buzz in terms of views, likes, and shares as we prepare to move into summer:

Four Seas Restaurant (19961 Century Blvd, Germantown)

Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 21, 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published June 18, 2022 at 9:26AM

A full list of upcoming public hearings is available at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/calendar.html.

Additional documents are available at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council.

MoCo Then & Now: Germantown Train Station

By Susan Soderberg

Published June 18, 2022 at 9:07AM | Updated June 18, 2022 at 10:02AM

Burned down in the 1970s, Germantown Train Station was rebuilt to its 19th century splendor, the vision of a famous Baltimore architect.

Today, Germantown Train Station is used as a waiting room for commuters and has a coffee shop, Alafia Crossing, operated by Bota King. More than 800 passengers board the trains that leave the MARC (Maryland Area Regional Commuter) train in Germantown every weekday morning, a stop along the Brunswick Line that travels from West Virginia to Washington, DC.CSX Transportation owns this line of rail. But the tracks used to be part of a Baltimore & Ohio network dating back to the 19^thcentury.