Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Halloween 2020: Montgomery County Mulls Over COVID-19 Guidelines
So what's the deal with Halloween this year in Montgomery County? A top official weighs in.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
- Port Washington, NY
Alessia Grunberger is a Field Editor for Port Washington, Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, Great Neck, New Hyde Park, and Mineola in Nassau County, NY.
Before joining Patch, she wrote for CNN, Business Insider, and MarylandReporter.com. She is a proud University of Maryland and Capital News Service alum.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Lowering Business License Fees: Public Hearing Set For Sept. 22
Montgomery County is considering a bill that would establish a uniform trader's license fee for retail businesses. Here's how to weigh in.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
County's Positivity Rate Drops To 2.88%, COVID Cases Rise By 92
Montgomery County now has 21,467 novel coronavirus cases and 795 deaths.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Stargazer, Cali, Bloo, Mittens, Buddy
Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in Montgomery County. This week, we're featuring Stargazer, Cali, Bloo, Mittens, and Buddy.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
11 Criminal, DUI Arrests Made In County Crackdown: MD Police
Eleven people were arrested on drunk driving or criminal charges in Montgomery County last week, according to Maryland State Troopers.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
Mental Health And Recovery Event Hosted By County On Oct. 1
Montgomery County will host a free online event focusing on mental health care and substance misuse treatment next month.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Celebrate International Observe The Moon Night On Sept. 26
The Gaithersburg Community Museum will host a discussion with a physicist on Sept. 26, in honor of International Observe the Moon Night.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Montgomery Parks, Planning Departments Move To New HQ In Wheaton
Montgomery County's parks and planning departments have a new HQ: a 14-story, LEED Platinum-certified building in Wheaton.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
Shirley Brown Butler, Founder Of Butler's Orchard, Dies At 91
Shirley Brown Butler, co-founder of Butler's Orchard in Germantown, has died at age 91.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Friends Save Teen Who Nearly Drowned In Potomac River
The harrowing incident unfolded Sunday night, while a 17-year-old boy was swimming across the Potomac River from Sandy Landing in Virginia.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
COVID-19 Cases In Montgomery Top 21.3K; Positivity Rate Is 3.04%
Montgomery County now has 21,375 COVID-19 cases and 795 deaths. The test positivity rate is 3.04%, slightly higher than two weeks ago.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
MoCo 2020 Election Voting: Mail-In Ballots, Drop Box Sites, More
Montgomery County voters must soon decide how and when they will cast their ballots for the 2020 general election.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Snow Days May Be Obsolete At MCPS Because Of Online Learning
'I never want to have a snow day again,' says Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Hard-Hit Businesses May Get Financial Relief Under New Bill
A bill that would provide financial relief to retailers and restaurants will be introduced to the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
County Seeks Residents' Input At Online Budget Forum: Sept. 14
Montgomery County will hold a series of FY 2022 and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget forums online, starting Sept. 14.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Sept. 14 COVID Cases Three Times Higher Than Allowed For Phase 3
Montgomery County COVID-19 cases rose by 114. That's three times higher than the permissible limit officials set to move on to phase three.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Free COVID-19 Testing This Week In Montgomery County
Montgomery County-run clinics are offering free coronavirus tests to residents this week.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
POLICE UPDATE: Missing Silver Spring Man With Dementia Found Safe
Montgomery County police say Armando Perez, 71, has been found safe and unharmed.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
Free Online Classes For MoCo Seniors: Sept. 14-18
During the coronavirus pandemic, Montgomery County seniors can take free online classes to learn how to better navigate life at home.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
County Begins Phase Two Of COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
Low-income households hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for financial aid through Montgomery County's rent relief program.
Alessia Grunberger, Patch Staff
