Colin Powell passed away today, October 18, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda at the age of 84.
Powell, a four-star general, was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989-1993 and served as the Secretary of State from 2001-2005 under President George W. Bush.
Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to official CDC data, the State of Maryland has achieved the milestone of vaccinating more than 85% of adults with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The state is outpacing the national rate of 78.9% of adults with at least one dose.
Statement From Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on County’s High COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
Per Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Providing Free Taxi Service to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites for County Seniors 65-and-Over and Residents with Disabilities
Per Montgomery County:
City of Rockville Requires Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations, or Weekly Testing, for Employees
Per the City of Rockville:
Per the State of Maryland:
VACCINE MILESTONE: Maryland Administers Over 8 Million COVID-19 Vaccines
County Announces Changes to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites in Anticipation of Increased Demand for Booster Shots
Per Montgomery County:
Per MCPS:
MCPS is working with several community organizations to host a Say Yes to the Test Day information fair and event at Paint Branch High School from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9.
Public Hearing Notice on COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Montgomery County Employees
Per Montgomery County:
Governor Hogan Encourages Eligible Marylanders to Get A COVID-19 Booster Shot, Details Outreach Efforts
Press release from the State of Maryland:
Music: The free event celebrates local music with 18 performances on 3 stages, with a mix of soul, funk, roots rock, blues, swing, drumming, folk, and more. From award-winning performers to emerging artists, there is something for everyone! For the entire line up MUSIC.
Entry may occur all along the festival route, but there are two main entrances at either end of the festival: