Uber & Lyft Offering Free Rides to Vaccine Appointments
In an effort to help individuals who don’t have access to transportation, the Biden Administration announced last week that they were partnering with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to provide free rides to anyone going to and from a vaccination site.
Evan Glass Announces Run for Re-Election to County Council
Evan Glass announced via email this morning that he will be seeking re-election to the Montgomery County Council.
Detectives Conducting Death Investigation Following House Fire in Rockville; No Foul Play Suspected in Death
Per MCPD:
BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required Indoors in Montgomery County if You Are Vaccinated
Today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which automatically starts phase two of reopening.
County Executive Marc Elrich Announces Reimagining School Safety and Students’ Well-Being Steering Committee Members
From May 12th, per Montgomery County:
Drive Thru Food Distribution Event Today in Germantown For Those in Need
The Upcounty Consolidation Hub and Nourish Now will be hosting a drive-thru distribution event today, May 18th, at 19110 Liberty Mill Rd. in Germantown from 2-3PM.
“Tails on the Trails” Fun Run and Walk This Saturday at Cabin John Regional Park
Montgomery Parks is hosting a free fun run event for residents and their dogs this Saturday at 9am at the Robert C McDonell Campground (7701 Tuckerman Lane in Rockville).
Mobile Vaccination Site at Lakeforest Mall Lot May 18-May 23
There will be a mobile vaccination site at the Lakeforest Mall Bus Commuter Lot (701 Russel Ave in Gaithersburg) from May 18th to the 23rd, and again four weeks later for the second dose.
75 Year Old Man and Dog Die Due to House Fire in Potomac
Update – The lone occupant of the home, a 75 year old male, has sadly passed away due to injuries sustained in the fire.
Governor Larry Hogan will be signing several bills into law tomorrow that were approved by the Maryland General Assembly, including a two year extension on the sale of alcohol via delivery and carryout by licensed restaurants.
The Montgomery County ABS, which regulates the sale of liquor in Montgomery County, passed a temporary resolution back on March 24, 2020 that allows holders of on-premise licenses to sell for carry out and delivery. This was one ways restaurants were able to stay afloat during the pandemic while dining rooms were shut down. A new bill, SB205, will replace the temporary resolution in July.
New COVID-19 Mask Guidelines And Restrictions For Montgomery County to be Voted On Tomorrow
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council, acting as the Board of Health, will adopt a new health order to reflect the counties current vaccination rate, which is now 60% of entire population.