UPDATE, 2/8:
We spoke with Councilmember Evan Glass who told us that the executive order will be introduced and voted on in tomorrow’s county council meeting (Tuesday, 2/9).
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New Development
Hemi Pizza Launching Soon in Bethesda
Chef Tony’s Seafood Restaurant has announced a new pizza venture popping up in their downtown Bethesda Kitchen.
In addition to accepting new applications, MCEDC will provide the original 793 recipients of the Restaurant Relief Grant Program with an automatic $5,000 supplemental grant from the Phase Two funds, provided that they are still open and meet all prior eligibility requirements. Given the closeness in time to the first round and to ease any burdens on restaurants to apply, previous Phase One recipients will not need to take any steps to directly apply for the $5,000 supplemental grant. Those original recipients will receive an email from MCEDC clarifying the details and timing of their Phase Two $5,000 supplemental grant. All grants will be distributed by March 15, 2020.
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2/2/21 Update: Two Additional Cases of South African Covid Variant Found in MoCo
Per Governor Hogan:
Weather Guidance During Virtual Learning
Per MCPS: “The weather forecast for the coming days likely has measurable snow and ice. The plan linked here reflects the various scenarios or options involving the continuation of virtual instruction, no instruction and early closing and the impact of these options on school system operations. MCPS will monitor the weather and any changes to school operations will be updated as necessary.”
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Update 1/31: GrillMarx in Clarksburg has now also announced an upcoming temporary closure.
Grillmarx Olney’s temporary closure began on 1/31 and the Clarksburg location will begin theirs after February 3rd.
Friday Evening Update on Sunday-Tuesday Storm
Gaithersburg-Based Novavax Releases Covid Vaccine Trial Data
Novavax conducted a 15,000-person trial in the United Kingdom, and their early analysis suggests 90 percent efficacy after a two-dose regimen. The two vaccines that have received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), Pfizer and Moderna, have 95 percent and 94 percent efficacy after two doses, respectively. Unlike Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines, which require varying levels of freezer storage, the Novavax vaccine is stable long-term in the refrigerator.
MoCo Police Press Release on Recent Carjackings
The Montgomery County Police Department sent out a press release yesterday addressing the increased number of carjackings in our area in recent months.
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Friday Morning Snow Update for Sunday-Tuesday
For now, all models seem to be on board with a significant snow storm for our area.
Governor Hogan Announces Restaurants May Resume Service After 10 PM Beginning Monday
This means each county has the ability to resume service after 10pm beginning Monday, but all counties are still able to create their own guidelines in regards to dining.
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