County Executive Marc Elrich talks about the continued need to stick with tough measures against the COVID-19 variant. He also expresses his disappointment with this week’s vote of the Maryland Board of Public Works regarding the State’s plan to expand I-495 and I-270. He discusses the Climate Action Plan of the U.N. And he also joins the many County residents who are glad historic Hank Dietle’s Tavern is back in business on Rockville Pike.
County Executive Elrich Announces COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Has Provided More Than 5,800 Households with More Than $32 Million
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by local landlords and tenants this week in Rockville to provide an update on the COVID-19 Rent Relief Program. The program has provided more than $32 million in rental assistance to more than 5,800 households that are, or were, behind on their rent. More assistance is available for those who continue to be financially impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. Read More
* * * The County Council is on recess and will resume in-person meetings * * *
September 13, 2021.
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Returns to Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg Aug. 13-21
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will return to the fairgrounds in Gaithersburg from Friday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 21. The fair, which was first held in 1945, was not held last year due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Read More
Residents Can Choose the Best of Student Videos Produced to Encourage
Young People to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations
The top 16 submissions from more than 300 student-produced videos encouraging Montgomery County’s youngest eligible residents to get COVID-19 vaccines are now viewable and residents can vote on what they feel is the overall best. Voting for the “Take Your Shot” public service announcement (PSA) contest will end Monday, Aug.16. Read More
Second Round of Grants for County Nonprofits to Have Open Application Period from Aug. 9-18
Phase Two of the Montgomery County Economic Development Grant Program for nonprofits will have an open application period from Aug. 9-18. The grants are being provided to help nonprofits in their recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis. Read More
County Renters May Be Protected from Eviction Via New Order from CDC
Montgomery County residential renters who are behind on rent may be protected from eviction by a new temporary order issued by the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries will offer two free virtual “Mini-Comic Book” workshops in August, one geared to ages 10 and up and the other to those 50 and up. The workshops will be facilitated by cartoonist, illustrator and animator Leila Cabib. Read More
Businesses and Licensure’ Will Be Theme as Montgomery County Hosts Revitalization and Recovery Virtual Town Hall on Friday, Aug. 20
“Businesses and Licensure” will be the theme from noon-1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, when Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Economic Revitalization and Recovery program continues its series of virtual town hall meetings to keep businesses informed on strategies for doing business as the health crisis continues. Read More
Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs Offered in August
Free online workshops and one-on-one sessions geared toward assisting job seekers and entrepreneurs are being offered virtually throughout August. The program is sponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries. Read More
Upper County Outdoor Pool Open for Pooch Pool Party on Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 21-22
Montgomery County Recreation will be closing the Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg earlier than other outdoor pools. The closing will provide an opportunity for County dogs to go for a summer swim at the Pooch Pool Party on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21-22. Read More