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Council to Hold Hearing, Vote on Reopening Limited Indoor Dining
The County Council will hold a public hearing and vote next week on a revised executive order proposed yesterday by County Executive Marc Elrich. The council is scheduled to introduce a resolution approving Executive Order No. 19-21, COVID-19 Local Order – Amending and Restating Order later today, as well as introduce a similar resolution in…
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County Libraries Will No Longer Impose, Collect Late Fees
Montgomery County Public Libraries will no longer impose or collect late fees for overdue items, according to a press release. Officials will waive all outstanding late fines, allowing customers to resume borrowing materials and using library services.
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MCEDC to Begin Awarding Second Round of Restaurant Relief Grants
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation will begin accepting applications for a second round of relief grants for county restaurants on Monday, Feb. 1, the corporation announced. Restaurants, food trucks, caterers, wineries and breweries that did not get a Phase 1 grant are eligible for an award of $10,000 from $4.9 million in state funds…
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Police Cautioning Drivers in Wake of Increase in Carjackings
Montgomery County police are cautioning drivers in the wake of a recent increase in carjackings in the region. So far in January, there have been eight carjackings and one attempt.
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County Begins Vaccinations for Residents 75 and Older
The county is now vaccinating residents 75 and older with appointments and will continue providing appointments to those in Priority Group 1B (Tier 1) as the supply of vaccines permits, officials announced today. Only those individuals who have pre-registered online will be provided a link from c19vaccination@montgomerycountymd.gov to make an appointment with a county-run vaccine clinic.
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Food Council Launches Survey to Help Guide 2021 Decisions
The Montgomery County Food Council has launched a survey to gather input from residents regarding 2021 food security initiatives. The survey, which is eight questions long, is intended to help guide the county in how to best serve target communities during and after the pandemic in its programs, policy development and funding priorities.
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What’s Happening MoCo Podcast Educates County Residents
Montgomery County residents can learn more about the programs, events, and people in their County through the What’s Happening MoCo podcast, hosted by Derrick Kenny of County Cable Montgomery.
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County Offices Closed, Other Changes in Effect for Monday Holiday
County offices will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 18, and other changes will be in effect, according to various officials.
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County Expands MLK Day Service to Week of Virtual Events
The county will expand its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to a full week of virtual events beginning tomorrow, Jan. 16, through Jan. 24, according to an announcement.