Election Day 2020: Montgomery County Results
Below you will see the results of local races, as of 1:52am (the most recent numbers from the Maryland State Board of Elections). Results are not official until certified by the Maryland State Board of Elections.
Montgomery County Council to Vote on Executive Order
The Montgomery County Council will introduce, hold a public hearing, and vote on an Executive Order on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Kate Siegel, Current Star of Netflix Series, is From MoCo
Kate Siegel, popular for her roles in horror films like Oculus, Hush, Ouija: Origin of Evil, the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, and the new Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor, is from Montgomery County.
Survey: MoCo Govt. Seeks Community Input on Public Safety
As part of Montgomery County’s “Reimagining Public Safety” (RPS) task force, the public is encouraged to participate in an online community input survey — the survey link can be found here.
Two Local Restaurant GMs Chime in on Delivery Apps in MoCo
On October 20, 2020, the Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) warned consumers of the fees that delivery apps charge local businesses. The Washington Consumers’ Checkbook, cited in a press release by Montgomery County, reported that the estimated fees for using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash charged to businesses were 38% of total order costs.
MCPS Pre-K and Head Start Offices Accepting Donations of Winter Clothing for Low Income Students
Per MCPS: The Prekindergarten and Head Start offices are accepting donations of new coats for low income students. Hats, gloves and scarves are also needed. Coats for boys and girls in sizes 5, 6, 6x and 7 can be ordered online and delivered by mail/UPS to:
Unofficial MoCo Voter Day 7 Turnout (provided by the Montgomery County Board of Elections)
Today is the last day to vote early. As you can see, numbers have decreased, and wait times have been nearly non-existent in recent days. Head over to any of these locations today, the last day of early voting, to avoid Election Day crowds tomorrow (which should be much better than in the past).
Retro MoCo Ads – 1985
Today we’ll be looking at local ads from thirty-five years ago from the County Courier!
Montgomery County Plans to Double the Number of Traffic Cameras by 2021
Love them or hate them, the number of speed and red light cameras in Montgomery County will double from its 2019 numbers by next year.
Ted’s Bulletin Adds Outdoor Dining Pods
As the weather gets colder, restaurants are coming up with creative ways to keep their guests socially distanced while also feeling safe and comfortable.
Montgomery History & Germantown Historical Society Host Emancipation Event November 3rd
Montgomery History and the Germantown Historical Society will be hosting a virtual event this Tuesday, November 3rd at 2PM.