Montgomery Co. private school student, employee test positive for coronavirus

A student and an employee at a private school in Montgomery County, Maryland, tested positive for coronavirus this week. A student and an employee at a private school in Montgomery…

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‘Shared Streets’ initiative brings open spaces to Montgomery Co.

As parts of the D.C. region reopen and more people head outdoors amid the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a new plan in Maryland to turn some roads into open spaces. REOPENING…

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Montgomery County school boundaries report delayed by coronavirus

The release of a major boundaries study from Montgomery County, home to Maryland’s largest school district, has been pushed back by six months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The release…

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‘An important first step’: Montgomery Co. to enter Phase 1 of reopening June 1

Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to enter Phase One of their reopening plan on June 1, County Executive Marc Elrich announced Thursday. People gather in Gaithersburg, Maryland, to hear Montgomery…

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Potential exposure in Montgomery County

As COVID-19 spreads, KOMU 8 will continue to update you about the impacts on the community. You can find an active map of confirmed COVID-19 cases by county here, COVID-19 cases…

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Maryland to complete 1st stage of reopening Friday; Montgomery Co. still cautious

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said that as downward trends continue, the state can safely move forward with the completion of Phase One on Friday at 5 p.m. And if these…

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‘Stay on schedule’: Sen. Cardin talks Purple Line, infrastructure to Montgomery Co. Council

Maryland’s senior senator warned that there’s competition for federal transportation dollars, and urged state officials “to make sure they stay on schedule and be aggressive” as they negotiate with contractors.…

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‘Not ready for that’: Montgomery Co. executive says it’s too soon to reopen

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is still expressing reluctance about revealing a date to start the first phase of reopening despite other localities doing so in recent days. Montgomery County…

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Acansa cancels art festival, Bonnie Montgomery concert; safety of patrons, artists cited

Acansa Executive Director Dillon Hupp ( Helaine Williams) The board of directors of the Acansa Arts Festival of the South has canceled the 2020 festival, scheduled for Sept. 10-17. Also…

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‘Unacceptable’: Montgomery Co. critical of state’s failure to deliver timely absentee ballots

The Montgomery County council is demanding the state hold an emergency meeting on why many voters are complaining about a continued wait for mail-in ballots for the upcoming June 2…

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