Montgomery County is not currently considering Phase Three according to this afternoon’s media briefing with County Executive Marc Elrich and Heath Officer Travis Gayles.
The briefing also mentioned that positive cases have increased, but that we have not seen a comparable increase in hospitalizations or emergency room utilization and COVID related fatalities.
Do you recognize this area? This is a map of Montgomery County in 1863. Created by the Bureau of Topographical Engineers and the United States Coast Survey, this map contains the locations of rural households and natural landmarks, like ravines. This carefully crafted image would’ve been used as a general guide to Montgomery County’s landscape and for military purposes.
If you look closely, you can spot familiar names on the map such as Colesville, Poolsville, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and even Sligo River.
Montgomery County has the highest population out of all Maryland counties.
Today, we’re sharing with you the 10 areas with the highest population in MoCo, per the United States Census Bureau.
Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Maryland.
“One of Maryland’s greatest strengths is the diversity of our people,” said Governor Hogan. “During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Maryland’s Hispanic community and its many contributions to our state’s rich identity.”
Montgomery County Metro Map Concept
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a MoCo metro system? Here’s what we think a potential map for our county could look like if there was one!
Dustin Construction recently announced the substantial completion of Seneca Valley High School in Montgomery County– now the largest high school in the state of Maryland.
This 452,500 SF replacement high school was constructed while the current school remained operational on the same site.
Celebrities with MoCo Ties: Laura Hillenbrand
Author Laura Hillenbrand graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
“Jersey raised me, Maryland made me.”
Dwayne Haskins was born and raised in New Jersey, but he moved to Gaithersburg while attending The Bullis School in Potomac.
Introducing Our Interns for the Fall Semester!
New Deaf Culture Digital Library Website Released.
Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Deaf Culture Digital Library (Maryland DCDL) have teamed up to create a newly improved website.
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Guapo’s
The family-owned, local Tex-Mex chain is offering 20% off of meals for dine-in and carry-out when you show your teacher ID.