Earlier today the Montgomery County Council approved a new Board of Health regulation which no longer requires residents to wear masks outdoors, or indoors if they are fully vaccinated.
Updated May 18, 2021
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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.
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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.
Councilmember Jawando to Hold Press Conference This Tuesday to Announce New Community Informed Police Training Bill
Per the Montgomery County Council:
Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the I-495 Decision
For Immediate Release: Wednesday 12 May
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Large Barn Fire in Dickerson Monday Night
A barn fire late Monday night on Peach Tree Rd in Dickerson, MD caused extensive damage upwards of $2M.
Police Searching for a Raccoon After Attacks in Rockville
Per Rockville City Police:
Montgomery County Fair Scheduled For August 13-21
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair posted an image on its website and social media platforms last week announcing the 72nd Annual County Fair will take place August 13-21.
Car Fire This Morning on E. Gude Drive
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Pete Piringer tweeted video this morning of a car fire that occurred in the parking lot of Crossroads BBQ at 387 E Gude Dr in Rockville.
Governor Larry Hogan Posthumously Pardons 34 Victims of Lynchings That Occurred in Maryland
On Saturday, Governor Larry Hogan posthumously pardoned 34 victims of lynchings that occurred in the state Maryland between 1854 and 1933 who were denied due process.
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas in Kentlands to Reopen May 14
According to their website, Cinepolis at 629 Centerpoint Way in Gaithersburg will be reopening on Friday, May 14.