Message from County Executive Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich finds optimism in the battle against COVID-19 as more County residents are receiving vaccinations, but he also has great concerns as the number of positive cases reported also is increasing.
Maryland Opens Pre-Registration to Phase 3 Today and More Notes From Governor Hogan’s 4/1 Press Conference
Notes are paraphrased.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services Launches “Pause Program” For Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Montgomery County ABS is teaming up with spirit manufacturer Brown-Forman (Jack Daniels, Finlandia, to name a few), to launch the “Pause Program”.
Governor Hogan will be providing a Covid-19 update at 2:00 this afternoon.
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Ride On to Continue Free Service Until June 30th, Per Marc Elrich
It was announced today that County Executive Marc Elrich is directing the County Department of Transportation to continue free bus service until at least June 30th, the last day of the fiscal year.
Maryland State Legislators Pass Counseling Compact Bill
Maryland becomes the second state to pass legislation that will allow counseling practice across state lines.
Maryland Moves Into Phase 2B Starting Today
Based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government, Maryland is now in Phase 2B of its vaccination plan.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Rockville
Yesterday, March 29th, was national Vietnam War Veterans Day. March 29th marks the day in 1973 when the U.S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam was disestablished.
Montgomery County Liquor Stores to Extend Hours
The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services announced Thursday that they will be extending hours at 25 of their 26 stores starting April 1st.
Basketball Hoops Going Back Up in MoCo Parks
About a year ago, on March 24th, 2020, Montgomery Parks made the decision to remove basketball hoops from local parks due to many people ignoring instructions not to gather.
David Blair Launches Campaign for Montgomery County Executive
Per a press release sent out by his campaign: