Per the State of Maryland:
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland’s COVID-19 health metrics continue to decline across the board, as the state has achieved 98% of seniors receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Montgomery County is in moderate transmission for the fifth consecutive day. 7 consecutive days are required for indoor face covering requirement to end.
Per the Montgomery County government website, “Montgomery County’s indoor face covering requirement was reinstated because the County reached “substantial transmission” level. It will end when the County returns to a “moderate transmission” status for 7 consecutive days. See the County’s COVID-19 data.”
Montgomery County is in moderate transmission for the fourth consecutive day. 7 consecutive days are required for indoor face covering requirement to end.
Per the Montgomery County government website, “Montgomery County’s indoor face covering requirement was reinstated because the County reached “substantial transmission” level. It will end when the County returns to a “moderate transmission” status for 7 consecutive days. See the County’s COVID-19 data.”
Per the City of Gaithersburg:
Those who wish to vote in-person for the City of Gaithersburg Municipal elections may take advantage of Early Voting on Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Avenue next to Gaithersburg High School. The poll will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) new retail concept and flagship store, Oak Barrel & Vine, is having their grand opening this Wednesday, October 27.
The county-run beer, wine, and liquor store will feature a tasting room with beers on tap and space to hold events hosted by local breweries and distillers.
Per the Montgomery County Council:
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 21, 2021
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10/23 Update: Montgomery County is in moderate transmission for the third consecutive day.
Montgomery County has reached moderate transmission for Covid-19, per the indicator status on MoCo’s Covid-19 dashboard with 49.8 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 7 days.
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Per Montgomery County:
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Montgomery County Remembrance and Reconciliation Commission is calling for this November to be a month of Remembrance and Reconciliation in the County. Engaging in this time of reflection will help County residents grow their understanding of the full history of Montgomery County and how we can move forward from it.
Last night the Montgomery County Redistricting Commission approved a new seven district map for the County Council’s consideration.
The volunteer commission selected a map created by David Stein, a math teacher at Montgomery Blair High School, according to Bethesda Beat.
Per Montgomery County:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Press Release From William Robert’s for County Council:
CLARKSBURG, MD — William Roberts today announced his candidacy for the Montgomery County Council to represent the Upcounty. Roberts, a Clarksburg resident, is a civil rights attorney, activist, and community leader with a strong track record of service and commitment to his community. He is running in the June 2022 Democratic primary to succeed term-limited District 2 Councilmember Craig Rice.