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Medical Museum Science Café: USU Center for Biotechnology (4D Bio3)—Optimization of Warfighter Health Readiness, and Resilience Through Biotechnology Innovation

Join us Thursday, June 30 from 6-7p.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Uniformed Services University with a presentation by the USU Center for Biotechnology (4D Bio3) to learn about their mission to develop and implement biotechnology solutions for U.S. Warfighters, while highlighting three key programs that integrate bioengineering with military medicine. This science café will be held in … Read More

County Begins Providing Vaccines for Children 6 Months to 5 Years Old

The county’s Department of Health and Human Services has begun providing vaccinations for children from 6 months to 5 years old following the approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for that age group, the department announced.

“Monster” Recreation & Aquatic Center to Open in 2023

The Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatics Center is on target to open next year at 1315 Apple Ave., a few blocks north of the Metro station.

UPDATED: Council Passes FY2023 Operating Budget, Includes Ride On Fare Increase

The County Council yesterday passed the FY2023 operating budget that includes a provision to raise the fee for most Ride On buses to $1, effective in July.

Virtual Medical Museum Science Cafe: Improving Resiliency and Managing Stress the SMART Way

Join us May 24 from 6-7p.m. for a virtual discussion by U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Stephen Hernandez, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Ph.D. Program Director, University of New Mexico, College of Nursing, to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Hernandez will describe his research, which examined the effectiveness of Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) in increasing Air Force healthcare personnel’s … Read More

Two Arrested in Series of Armed Robberies, Carjackings

Montgomery County Police say they have arrested and charged two Washington, D.C. men with a series of armed robberies and carjackings.

Takoma Park Extends Onsite COVID-19 Testing

The City of Takoma Park, in partnership with the county, has extended its COVID-19 PCR testing clinics through May, city officials announced.

WRAP Offering SoberRide Program for St. Patrick’s Day

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will once again offer its SoberRide program for St. Patrick’s Day, according to an announcement from Montgomery County officials.

Board of Elections Seeking Election Workers

The county’s Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election workers at polling places for the 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election to be held on June 28, according to an announcement on the county’s blog.