Gaithersburg City Manager Candidate Virtual Meet and Greet A public meet & greet session with the two finalists for the vacant City Manager position will take place virtually on July 9 starting at 5:30 p.m. Advance registration is required by 4 p.m. on July 9 to view the session and ask questions... 07/08/2020

Playgrounds are Opening in Montgomery County, Maryland Montgomery Parks of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has started a gradual reopening of playgrounds it oversees. Other facilities, such as the miniature trains at Cabin John and Wheaton regional parks, have opened on... 07/08/2020

Novavax in Gaithersburg Announces $1.6 Billion Funding  Novavax—a biotechnology company located in Gaithersburg—has been awarded $1.6 billion to accelerate the development of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.The company announced Tuesday that it has been selected to participate in Operation Warp Spee... 07/07/2020

My Holiday at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital After severe abdominal pains, I self diagnosed my problem a possible appendicitis. I went to the emergency room at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital on the 4th of July and spent the day with testing before my diagnosis was confirmed. I spent the night on ... 07/07/2020

Montgomery County Public Libraries Holds to Go Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), whose buildings have been closed since March due to the COVID-19 health crisis, started its contactless pickup service “MCPL Holds to Go” on Monday, July 6. Library customers will be able to place holds on i... 07/07/2020

Montgomery County Public Pools Reopening Montgomery County Recreation has opened its seven outdoor pools and three indoor aquatic centers on Monday, July 6, as part of the County’s Phase 2 reopening. Pools will be open to pass holders only.Outdoor pools will open for two-hour sessions of recreati... 07/06/2020

Protect Yourself When Using Rideshare During COVID-19 If you plan to use rideshares or taxis, protect yourself and others from #COVID19 during your ride:• Wear a cloth face covering, as able• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands• Use hand sanitizer containing at least 60%... 07/04/2020