‘Vaccine Hunters’ help elderly residents book appointments
A group of teachers is helping elderly residents and non-English speaking residents in Montgomery County get COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
The ladies, who dub themselves “vaccine hunters,” have spent long nights reviewing different links to register, confirming places that accept sign-ups and keeping track of available appointments. [WUSA]
’Mayor of Potomac’ dead of complications of COVID-19
Eleanor (Elie) McConihe Cain, known to many long-time residents as the mayor of Potomac, has died of complications related to COVID-19.
She was a community activist and businesswoman, and so much more. [Potomac Almanac]
Wheaton High School goes virtual for annual career day
Marcela Lovo, an AP Spanish teacher at Wheaton High School, wanted to bring a bit of normalcy to her students while practicing their Spanish-speaking skills.
She reformatted an annual career day she hosts every year to a digital event, bringing professionals to her virtual classroom to discuss their careers. [WTOP]
Today’s weather
A wintry mixed, followed by snow showers. The high will be around 32 and the low around 30.
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