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New Use of Force Intervention Policy by MCPD

Published June 17, 2020 at 9:44AM

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced that the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have agreed to a new policy requiring officers to intervene when they witness excessive force by other officers. The Use of Force Intervention Policy, which went into effect on Thursday, June 11, states that it shall be the duty of every officer present at any scene where physical force is being applied to either stop, or attempt to stop, another officer when force is being inappropriately applied or is no longer required.

MoCo

MoCo Will Enter Phase 2 on Friday, June 19th

By MCS Staff

Published June 15, 2020 at 4:32PM

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles today announced the County has achieved its benchmarks and will officially enter Phase 2 of reopening on Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m.

The County plans to continue with an incremental reopening, based on public health data. Phase 2 allows additional businesses and activities to start and/or increase modified operations under specified guidelines. The guidelines include:

Maryland

Governor Hogan Roadmap to Recovery Update

By MCS Staff

Published June 10, 2020 at 4:49PM | Updated June 10, 2020 at 5:08PM

Outdoor pools:

Effective Friday, June 12 at 5pm, capacity restrictions at outdoor pools will increase to 50% with the same safety guidelines in place.

East County

The MVA Will Reopen Select Branches on a Limited Basis

By MCS Staff

Published June 5, 2020 at 6:58AM

The Maryland Department of Transportation announced in a release that it will reopen select branch offices of the MVA to customers on a limited basis beginning Monday, June 8.

The Gaithersburg and White Oak MVA locations in MoCo are included in the limited openings.

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City of Takoma Park to Host Moment of Reflection & Call to Action

By MCS Staff

Published May 31, 2020 at 8:20PM

Tomorrow (June 1) at 6 PM, the City of Takoma Park will host a moment of reflection and a call to action event. This event will feature several Takoma Park leaders and activists, acting as “a united front, [to] take a public stance against racism.” The event will be held via radio broadcast on Takoma Park Radio Station 94.3 FM.

The event page on the Takomaparkmd.gov website has posted the following message:

Maryland

Reminder: MD Ballots Due June 2

By MCS Staff

Published May 31, 2020 at 10:57AM

Maryland’s Primary election will take place on June 2nd, which is this upcoming Tuesday. Here are the ways that you can vote:

1. Mail your ballot. Your ballot does not require any additional postage. It must be postmarked by June 2nd in order to count.

MoCo

MoCo Launches New Rental Assistance Program

By MCS Staff

Published May 26, 2020 at 7:48PM

The Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission has launched a new rental assistance program for people affected by Covid-19. The program plans to offer up to $500 a month per household to partially cover rent expenses. People who have lost their jobs, had an increase of expenses, or are otherwise experiencing financial hardship due to the current economic situation are encouraged to apply.

The window to apply starts June 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM and closes June 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM.