Council members give ultimatum to Elrich to form better COVID-19 testing strategy
Executive, health officer push back, say current plan has been effective
Unemployment rate in Montgomery rises to 8.9% in May
More than 123,500 people have filed initial jobless claims in county since early March
LGBTQ bill would protect against discrimination in health care
Proposal expands county’s anti-discrimination law to gender expression, HIV status
Elrich proposes cutting $66M from budget because of pandemic impact
Asks council to approve lines of credit for first time in county history
Limiting force helpful, but more police reform needed, residents tell council
Some testify that bill needs more work
Immigrant feeds 400 families 3 days a week from his Silver Spring garage
Plus: County summer camps starting July 20, with fraction of participants; Public libraries host ‘Virtual HIRE’ career assistance sessions
County Council approves $14M for reopening grants, but split on details
Debate over which businesses could apply
More than 500 Montgomery College immigrant students could be forced to leave if classes are online in fall
New national policy says visa students must transfer, leave country if no in-person classes offered
Novavax gets $1.6B contract for COVID-19 vaccine work
Contract calls for 100 million doses, possibly by end of year
Montgomery Parks reopened ice rinks, indoor tennis courts, sports pavilion on Monday
Facilities have capacity, distancing restrictions
