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2020
At Home COVID-19 Testing in Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County is implementing rapid response teams that will offer free at home COVID-19 testing in zip codes heavily impacted by the pandemic.The program, announced July 23, will partner with Ready Responders, a nationwide company that ...
07/26/2020
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Under normal circumstances, the rule of moving is “the more the merrier.” During a global pandemic, it’s the opposite. Every additional helper is another potential virus carrier. Making a Move in the Covid Age Whether you or someone you know is changing residences, sending kids back to college...
07/26/2020
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If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. Lao Tzu This Week...So Much Change Change is a part of life and we’ve all had major doses of change this year. If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. Lao Tzu With the school year approa...
07/26/2020
Montgomery County Expands Dockless Electric Vehicle Options Montgomery County has increased its travel options with the launch of new dockless e-bikes in the Capital Bikeshare network. In addition, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) expanded its pilot program for e-scooter...
07/25/2020
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Recovery from COVID-19 can take a long time A new study shows that young, previously healthy adults can take a long time to recover from COVID-19. The investigation published in CDC’s MMWR found that nearly 1 in 5 adults ages 18-34 who had milder outpatient COVID-19 and reported having no chronic...
07/25/2020
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Free Groceries at City of Light Church on Sunday Food distribution in Silver Spring on 7/26! Please share this information with families who may be food insecure.¡Distribución de alimentos en Silver Spring el 7/26! ¡Por favor comparte!Kings & Priests Court International Ministries Capital Area Fo...
07/25/2020
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Another history lesson from James Dray... Albert J. Herberger was born in Albany, New York back in 1931. He was commissioned an ensign when he graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1955. After graduation, his first duty was aboard the patrol boat Rockville. He continued his edu...
07/25/2020
2020 Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival Cancelled This is an event we have enjoyed over the years. The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors made the thoughtful, but difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival scheduled on September 25...
07/24/2020
Spending Reductions in Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has transmitted to the County Council a revised operating budget spending plan that calls for more than $66 million in reduced spending, including $38.7 million in reductions from the Fiscal Year 2021 Oper...
07/24/2020
Good news for those who love to shop at Trader Joe's... We were amused by this sign on the white flag at Trader Joe's this morning. The sign reads virus buster 3000. Each cart and each basket gets thoroughly sprayed with the disinfectant. It is then wiped dry. This is ongoing after each use. ...
07/24/2020
