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Councilmember Hucker Holds Virtual Rally for Justice on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for Five-Year-Old Handcuffed by MCPD at East Silver Spring Elementary School

By Patrick Herron

Published January 18, 2022 at 3:52PM

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Montgomery County Council Delays Vote on Vaccine Mandate for Bars, Restaurants, Gyms, and Other Businesses

By Patrick Herron

Published January 18, 2022 at 2:20PM

The Montgomery County Council is now tentatively scheduled to vote next week on the proposed “vaccine passport” for businesses.

At today’s meeting, the Council held a public hearing and discussion on the resolution that would require restaurants, bars, fitness centers and other establishments to require customers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before entering indoor areas, as proposed by County Executive Elrich.

Updated Hours for COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution at Montgomery County Public Libraries; Free Tests Now Available by Delivery From Government

By MCS Staff

Published January 18, 2022 at 12:48PM | Updated January 18, 2022 at 4:32PM

Montgomery County announced today that the afternoon test kit distribution will now begin at 5pm.

Additionally, you can now get free at-home COVID-19 test kits delivered from COVIDtests.gov. Each household is eligible to order four free kits.

Additional MCPS Schools to go Virtual This Thursday

By Patrick Herron

Published January 18, 2022 at 11:41AM

During this morning’s County Council meeting, Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and Board of Education Vice President Brenda Wolfe gave an update on MCPS’ COVID-19 response.

McKnight said that an announcement will be coming later today regarding more schools going virtual beginning this Thursday, January 20th. The schools were not listed during the meeting.

MCDOT Snow Update: Snow Crews Are Still Active and a Wind Advisory is in Effect Until 10 P.M. Jan. 17

By Patrick Herron

Published January 17, 2022 at 1:09PM

For Immediate Release: Monday, January 17, 2022

Montgomery County Council Statement on the Events at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas

By MCS Staff

Published January 16, 2022 at 4:53PM

“The Montgomery County Council stands in solidarity with the Jewish community and those who endured a 10-hour hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas at Congregation Beth Israel. We are thankful for the swift action taken by law enforcement and for their ongoing investigation of this attack. We also appreciate the efforts of our Montgomery County Police Department which has stepped up patrols at Jewish facilities across Montgomery County.

“Religious freedom is a fundamental right, and we cannot allow our houses of worship to become places of fear. Saturday’s attack is yet another frightening and painful reminder of how important it is to combat and condemn antisemitism in all its forms.