MCPS students’ math proficiency, literacy plummet after year of virtual classes
Black, Hispanic, low-income students among hardest hit
Coronavirus
UPDATED: These places in Montgomery County require proof of vaccination
A physical or digital copy of vaccination card is acceptable in many cases
County officials face deadline for distributing rental assistance funds
County Council briefed Tuesday on status of funding
Bethesda artist honors nation’s coronavirus victims with vast flag display
Rows of white markers help people visualize pandemic’s toll
Positivity rate continues to drop, but Montgomery County still in ‘substantial transmission’
County has reported more than 100 new cases 10 of last 11 days
Montgomery College to require employees, students to be vaccinated
People with medical, religious exemptions must be tested weekly
Planners grant more time for Takoma Park development proposal fought by comptroller
Plus: Metro offers first-ever pass sale to riders; Maryland surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
After pandemic hiatus, MCPS homecoming dances, events to return in fall
Dances to be held outdoors
I-270 ramp meters will fully activate on Wednesday
Plus: General Assembly committee approves mask mandate in public schools; Nonprofits can apply for Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grants
Organizations voice support for extending rent-stabilization bill
Legislation caps rent increases, prevents landlords from charging late fees
After pushback on quarantines, MCPS again updates protocol for unvaccinated students
Availability of rapid COVID-19 tests is factor in change
UPDATED: Riemer, Jawando call for vaccination mandate for county employees
County’s agreement with unions was vaccination or weekly testing
In updated COVID-19 ‘playbook,’ MCPS plans to hire health liaison, update data website
As push to get testing consent continues, district launches ‘Say Yes to the Test’ campaign
Red Rock Films, based in Silver Spring, wins Emmy
Plus: Leaders tour Gaithersburg outpatient clinic, discuss mental health issues; Montgomery County police getting grant for road safety
UPDATED: In survey, high vaccination rate among county employees, but many didn’t respond
County officials optimistic about progress, but say there’s more work to do
COVID-19 positivity rate dips though case numbers exceed 100 daily in Montgomery County
County added 141 cases on Saturday
MCPS scales down plans for Woodward High as costs increase
Capacity cut from 2,700 students to 2,160 students
UPDATED: MCPS requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees, eliminating weekly testing option for most
People with documented medical exemptions can be tested weekly instead
Elected leaders, immigrant community call for extension of rent stabilization bill
Proposal would extend tenant protection in county through August 2022
MCPS will require winter, spring athletes to be vaccinated against COVID-19
More details expected ‘in the coming weeks’
