A Message from
County Executive Marc Elrich
There is encouraging news on
the number of people being vaccinated for COVID-19 in
Montgomery County, although the number of people wanting vaccines is
still far larger than the number of vaccines coming into the County each
week. However, County Executive Marc Elrich says
there are reasons for optimism in the near
future—and he also is getting ready to gradually
reopen the County if the rate of virus spread stays contained.
County Executive
Elrich’s Thoughts on Zoning Code Changes Regarding Solar Collection
Systems in the Agricultural Reserve
The Montgomery County
Council this week approved an amended zoning text amendment that will
allow solar collection systems on land in the County’s Agricultural
Reserve. County Executive Marc Elrich offers
his thoughts on the program that will be created.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Update: More Than 137,000 County Residents Have Received First Dose;
Daily Case Rate Drops, But Testing is Still Important
Montgomery County Vaccine Distribution Charts as of Feb. 25,
2021
More than 137,000 Montgomery
County residents have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
through all venues, which is about 13.1 percent of the County population,
according to Maryland State statistics through Thursday. More than 61,000
residents (5.8 percent of the population) have received their second dose
and are fully vaccinated.
COVID-19
Information Portal Has Statistics on How the Virus Has Impacted the
County, Including Infections by Zip Codes
COVID-19 Deaths by Zip Code, Montgomery County, MD
Montgomery County’s COVID-19
Information Portal provides a variety of breakdowns on how the virus has
impacted the County. The statistics are regularly updated to reflect the
most recent reports during the health crisis. Among the information
available is how many positive cases have been reported in each zip code
in the County.
Where to Get
Tested for COVID-19
There are numerous ways to get tested for COVID-19 in
Montgomery County. The County operates dozens of clinics most weeks and
rotates the locations to make testing easily accessible for residents in
all parts of the County. In addition, there are many privately operated
testing programs.
Montgomery
Commission on Veterans Affairs Honoring Vietnam War and Vietnam Era
Veterans with Virtual Tributes as Vietnam Veterans Day Approaches on
March 29
The Montgomery County
Commission on Veterans Affairs is honoring dozens of Montgomery County
Vietnam War and Vietnam Era veterans with detailed tributes displayed on
a special website created by the commission. The tribute honors the veterans
leading up to National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is observed every
year on March 29.
Maryland Residents
and Businesses Warned About Cyber Criminals Sending Messages
Impersonating State Government Agencies
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The
Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center is warning residents and
businesses that cyber criminals may be sending them messages
impersonating Maryland government agencies. The “phishing” attempts,
which are used to gain personal and/or corporate information, may
involve messages impersonating agencies including the Maryland
Department of Labor, the Department of Transportation and the Office of
the Secretary of State.
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Wheaton
Revitalization Project 14-Story Office Building is First Montgomery
County Government Facility to Achieve ‘LEED Platinum’ Certification
The 14-story office building
that is the focal point of the Wheaton Revitalization Project built by
the Montgomery County Government has received formal “LEED Platinum” certification by
the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The platinum certification of
the Class “A” building is the highest level in sustainable design that
USGBC awards in objectively measuring a building’s sustainability. The 308,000-square-foot building
is the first County Government facility to receive a Platinum rating.
County Ride On Bus
Schedule Changes Beginning Sunday, Feb. 28, Will Increase Overall Service
and Improve Efficiency
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Montgomery
County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust Ride On bus
service schedules starting Sunday, Feb. 28, to increase service in
areas with growing passenger demand. The changes reflect the continuing
shift of resources toward schedule patterns prior to the COVID-19
health crisis. The revisions will increase Ride On and Ride On extRa service
to nearly 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
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New Episode of the
‘What’s Happening MoCo’ Podcast Focuses on County’s Therapy Programs and
DEP’s Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt
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The
latest episode of the “What’s Happening MoCo “podcast,
which highlights people and programs important to the residents of
Montgomery County, features conversations with County employees Sara
Rose, a supervisory therapist with the Department of Health and Human
Services, and Larissa Johnson, the residential energy program manager
for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Ms. Rose
instructs parents on how to identify and address behavioral health
issues in their children. In another segment, Ms. Johnson explains how
residents can participate in a fun, family friendly scavenger hunt
sponsored by DEP.
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WMATA Announces Pedestrian
Bridge from Rockville Metro Station Over Rockville Pike Will Remain
Closed for Repairs Through Fall 2021
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The
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA / Metro) has
announced that the bridge enabling pedestrians to connect from the
Rockville Metro Station to Downtown Rockville by crossing over
Rockville Pike will remain closed for repairs through fall 2021. Due to
a safety concern, the pedestrian bridge was closed on June 17.
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County Will Reopen
Eight Community Recreation Centers on Monday, March 1
Montgomery County Recreation
will reopen eight community recreation centers on Monday, March 1.
Individuals or households may now schedule times to use a fitness room,
gymnasium or another room without the structure of a class.
Libraries Offers
Virtual Programs to Commemorate Black History Month
Montgomery County Public Libraries is celebrating Black
History Month with special virtual programs during February.
Mirian Fuentes
Romero Selected as Winner of 2021 Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival Poster
Contest
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The signature
poster for the fifth annual Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival will be based
on the design submitted by Mirian Fuentes Romero. The Takoma Park resident and student at
the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has been named the winner
of the yearly contest that selects new designs for the growing
September festival that highlights the Wheaton arts community.
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