Montgomery County, State

Pandemic likely contributed to overdose fatalities in Montgomery County, Maryland

January 13, 2021 Vito Anastasia

Opioid-related deaths in Montgomery County increased 34% through the first quarter of 2020. Experts attribute the increase to pandemic related stressors and lack of access to treatment due to pandemic shutdowns. According to preliminary data provided by the Vital Statistics … Continue reading Pandemic likely contributed to overdose fatalities in Montgomery County, Maryland

County Council, Education

Members of MCPS SRO Workgroup Call Process “Incredibly Flawed” in letter to County Council

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021 Vito Anastasia

UPDATE: The Board of Education has asked the SRO Workgroup to reconvene given the concerns raised by 6 members of the workgroup. The Workgroup was tasked with seeking out community input and will reissue their recommendations in May. However, they … Continue reading Members of MCPS SRO Workgroup Call Process “Incredibly Flawed” in letter to County Council