As the recount in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County executive nears an end, businessman David Blair has closed the gap on incumbent Marc Elrich’s lead by three votes in the Maryland county.
With re-counted and audited results from early voting and 12 of 13 election districts on Election Day, incumbent Marc Elrich gained one additional vote and challenger David Blair gained two as of Sunday night.
COVID-19 Testing Available This Weekend for MCPS Staff, Students and Family Members
As Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) prepares to phase students into school buildings beginning Monday, March 1, the county Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will provide free COVID-19 nasal swab testing this weekend, available to all MCPS staff, students and family members.
“MCPS is committed to a path that returns our students to school buildings as quickly as possible over the next few weeks and lessens the impact of COVID-19,” Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith said in a letter earlier this month.On Monday, MCPS will begin a phased-in return to in-person learning, beginning with students in specific special education and career technology programs.