Maryland Board of Education Votes to Mandate Masks for All Schools

Today the Maryland State Board of Education voted 11-1 for an emergency regulation to require all children and adults to wear masks in public schools statewide. This decision was made in an effort to preserve in-person learning as the Delta variant spreads at alarming rates.


Montgomery County to Require County Employees to be Vaccinated by September 18

During yesterday’s weekly media briefing, County Executive Marc Elrich announced that county employees will have until September 18th to show proof of vaccination, or be subject to regular testing.


City of Gaithersburg Election Candidates Certified

Yesterday the Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections certified candidates for the November 2nd election. Incumbent Jud Ashman and challenger Stephen Escobar for Mayor, and Dave Belgard, Philip Cook, Lisa Henderson, Yamil Hernández, and Jim McNulty for two City Council positions.


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