MoCo Executive, Marc Elrich, Directs Tweet at President Trump
At 10:59pm last night, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich directed a tweet at President Donald Trump in response to Trump leaving Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to take a ride in a motorcade to wave to supporters on 355.
County Allows Alcohol Sales After 10 p.m. with Waiver
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, after consultation with County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, has issued an updated executive order that allows food service establishments to serve alcohol after 10 p.m.
President Trump is Headed to Walter Reed in Bethesda Following COVID Diagnosis
Minutes ago there were multiple reports that President Trump will go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda as a precautionary move.
The Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown is offering free COVID testing tomorrow from 9 AM – 3 PM in their parking lot (12901 Town Commons Dr).
They are also hosting their Hispanic Heritage Family Day event, but you do not have to be registered for the event (registration is full) to take advantage of the testing.
Maryland Reports Zero Deaths for First Time Since March 28th
For the first time since March 28th, the state of Maryland reports zero deaths.
MCPS Provides Employees with 45 Day Notice for Possible Return to In-Person, In-Building Instruction
In a letter sent by MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith to employees, the school system has provided the previously agreed upon 45 days notice for a possible return to in-person, in-building instruction.
Montgomery Parks announced the cancelation of Garden of Lights, the annual outdoor light display and garden railway exhibit at Brookside Gardens.
Per the press release:
Starting today (Tuesday, 9/22) popular Downtown Silver Spring restaurant, El Sapo, will reopen its indoor dining room.
The restaurant announced on social media that it’ll offer the full menu along with a few new items and will be adding a 20% service charge to every check for the security and welfare of staff.
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.
Applications are Now Open for the Second Phase of the COVID Rent Relief Program
Montgomery County is now accepting requests for the second phrase of the COVID Rent Relief Program. The program will continually review applications while funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
MCPS has Extended Distribution of Free Meals for Children
Montgomery County Public Schools will resume distribution of free meals to county children under 18 on Tuesday, September 8.