Late this morning, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement on Dr. Travis Gayles stepping down as the county’s Public Health Officer.
The full statement can be seen below:
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Arson Investigation Underway in Clarksburg
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue investigators are asking for assistance/information in regards to a fire that occurred Saturday, August 14 around 830pm at the 22900 blk of Spicebush Dr in Clarksburg.
Quince Orchard High School Pauses Football Program Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Quince Orchard High School is suspending it’s football program after six individuals at the high school have tested positve for COVID-19.
Second Arrest Made in Wheaton Homicide
Per MCPD:
Dr. Travis Gayles Resigns as Montgomery County’s Public Health Officer
Dr. Travis Gayles will be leaving his position as the County’s Public Health Officer on Sept. 12. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released the following statement this morning after Gayles announced his decision.
Friendship Picnic Returns to Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, Sept. 19
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Update: We spoke with Gaithersburg City Councilmember Robert Wu who informed us that officers were not shot at during yesterday’s altercation. In our original post on Tuesday, August 17th, we included Fox 5’s report that officers were shot at.
Police Investigate Shooting in the 500 block of S. Frederick Ave.
MCPS Back-to-School Jam This Saturday at Wheaton Mall
Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting a Back-to-School Jam this Saturday at Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Viers Mill Rd) from 10am-1pm.
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8am update from Montgomery County Emergency Management: All travel lanes have reopened on the Inner Loop I-495 prior to Exit 31 for Georgia Ave (MD-97). Residual delays remain.
Multiple collisions on I-495 have shut down the inner loop of the beltway, prior to Exit 31 (Georgia Avenue).
Montgomery County, in Partnership with Loudoun County and Capital Infrastructure, Announces White’s Ferry Study Underway and On Time; Meeting to be Held in Poolesville on Wednesday, Aug. 18
Per Montgomery County:
The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) has announced the return of its annual celebration of local artists.