Silver Spring, MD|News|
Free COVID-19 Testing This Week In Montgomery County
Ten Montgomery County-run clinics are offering free coronavirus tests to eligible residents this week.
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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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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
County Coronavirus Cases Top 20K; Nearly 22% Of Population Tested
Montgomery County now has 20,006 confirmed coronavirus cases, according to health officials. The local death toll stands at 782.
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Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Missing Gaithersburg Man Last Heard From Aug. 9: Police
Jose Antonio Gonzalez, 32, last had contact with his family on Aug. 9, according to Montgomery County police.
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Takoma Park, MD|News|
Lidl To Open Three Stores In Montgomery County
The discount grocer says it will be opening 10 new stores in Maryland, including three in Montgomery County, by the end of 2021.
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Rockville, MD|News|
12 Criminal, DUI Arrests Made In County Crackdown: MD Police
Twelve people were arrested on drunk driving or criminal charges in Montgomery County last week, according to Maryland State Troopers.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Getaways For End-Of-Summer Quarantine Escape
Itching for a weekend getaway or family trip during COVID-19? Here are some places you can visit in Maryland.
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Potomac, MD|News|
Bullis Delays First Day Of School After 2 Employees Get COVID-19
Bullis School has pushed back the first day of school after two employees tested positive for COVID-19.
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Rockville, MD|News|
3 MoCo Nursing Homes Fined For COVID-19 Control Failures: Report
The state has reportedly levied six-figure fines against three nursing homes in Montgomery County.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
MCPS 'Deeply Disappointed' By Last-Minute Back-To-School Plan
Gov. Larry Hogan urged schools to move toward some in-person teaching, but MCPS plans to press on with online classes to slow coronavirus.
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Rockville, MD|News|
County Has Tested 21% Of Population; Coronavirus Cases Hit 19,806
Montgomery County added 73 new coronavirus cases and zero new deaths on Friday, Aug. 28.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MD Dream Homes: Two-Story Penthouse; 1930 Colonial; $4.4M Mansion
An estate once owned by the man behind a $394M Ponzi scheme. A mansion with a taproom. A penthouse with unparalleled views of Baltimore.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
More Trains, More Buses, More Stations: Weekend Metro Schedule
Here's what to expect if you're taking the Metro this weekend.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Replacement For 'Maryland, My Maryland' Written By Lawmaker
A Democrat from Montgomery County wants to do away with the pro-Confederate lyrics of "Maryland, My Maryland."
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Rockville, MD|News|
Capital Crescent Trail Attack Case: Criminal Complaint Filed
A criminal information complaint has been filed against the bicyclist charged with attacking three teenagers on the Capital Crescent Trail.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Coronavirus Cases Rise To 19,733 In County; Deaths Hit 779
Montgomery County added 87 new coronavirus cases and two new deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Hurricane Laura: MoCo First Responders Head South To Help Victims
Montgomery County first responders were deployed to the Gulf Region early Thursday to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.
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Germantown, MD|News|
Hyperthermia Alert Issued For Montgomery County: Aug. 27
A Hyperthermia Alert is in effect for Montgomery County on Thursday, Aug. 27. Stay hydrated and never leave people or pets in hot cars.
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Rockville, MD|News|
First-Time Jobless Claims Drop To Lowest Level In Five Months
New applications for Maryland jobless benefits fell last week to its lowest level since mid-March, state officials said Thursday.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Free Immunizations Offered To Eligible Children Returning To MCPS
Students attending Montgomery County Public Schools must have up-to-date immunization records. Some children can get immunized for free.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
MCPS Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing Student: Police
A Montgomery County Public Schools teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old female student, police said.
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