County Distributing Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests to Targeted Groups
Montgomery County has received about 10,000 rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits and have begun distributing them at no charge to specific groups, officials announced.
Buttigieg, Granholm Visit RS Automotive
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited RS Automotive in Takoma Park yesterday to announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to build and support a national electric vehicle charging network.
DHHS, Shady Grove Hospital Begin Ad Campaign to Help Sexual Assault Victims
The county’s Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s Forensic Unit, has begun a Ride On bus and bike share kiosks ad campaign. The campaign is designed to tell residents of the services available for sexual assault victims, in particular, the sexual assault forensic exams provided by the hospital, which have decreased during the pandemic.
County, Legal Aid Partner to Distribute Winter Coats
Montgomery County is partnering with Maryland Legal Aid to distribute winter coats today at the Long Branch Library, according to a media advisory.
Council Introduces Appropriation to Help Small Businesses Affected by Purple Line
The County Council, at the request of the county executive, introduced a special appropriation of $231,000 to assist local small businesses that have been affected by Purple Line construction.
E-Bikes, Scooters to be Permitted on MARC Trains
The Maryland Transit Administration yesterday announced that its bike policy has been expanded to allow personally owned e-scooters and e-bikes on MARC Trains, effective December 1.
SSA Issues Warning About Current Scams
The Social Security Administration has issued a warning about fraudulent schemes that scammers have been known to use recently. The fraudsters typically call, send a text or an email that may threaten or pressure taxpayers into revealing information that should be kept confidential.
Takoma Park Releases Data Explorer to Provide Census Community Survey Data
Takoma Park has released the Takoma Park Data Explorer, which allows residents and others to learn more about the city with information from the Census American Community Survey data for 2015-2019.
County Releases Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
The county has released its schedule of changes for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday Nov. 25.