Month: January 2021
County School Board Delays Reopening Schools Until March
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to delay students’ return to buildings until at least March 15. If schools begin reopening on March 15, students would have about three months of in-person classes before the end of the academic year on June 16. The school board will meet again in January and February to review […]
$1 Billion Emergency Stimulus and Tax Relief Package Introduced
Governor Hogan introduced an emergency legislative package designed to provide more than $1 billion in direct stimulus and tax relief for Maryland working families, small businesses, and those who have lost their jobs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Direct stimulus payments for low-to-moderate income Maryland residents, with benefits of up to $750 for families, and […]
Ten Montgomery County Public Libraries Offer Free Outdoor Public Wi-Fi
Montgomery County has leveraged federal COVID-19 funding to install outdoor public Wi-Fi at 10 Public Library (MCPL) locations: Aspen Hill, Davis (N.Bethesda), Gaithersburg, Germantown, Maggie Nightingale (Poolesville), Marilyn Praisner (Burtonsville), Rockville Memorial, Twinbrook, Wheaton, and White Oak branches; and in front of the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza. This free service is available 24 hours a day in parking lots adjacent to the library buildings. […]
Treasury and IRS Begin Delivering Second Round of Economic Impact Payments to Millions of Americans
Eligible individuals will automatically receive an Economic Impact Payment of up to $600 for individuals or $1,200 for married couples and up to $600 for each qualifying child. Generally, if you have adjusted gross income for 2019 up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns and surviving spouses, […]
More Than $154 Million Available to Help Marylanders With Energy and Utility Bills
The state of Maryland has more than $154 million in energy assistance funds for residents to help residents cover current and past-due heating, electric, and gas utility bills. The assistance is offered through the following programs: Maryland Energy Assistance Program, Electric Universal Service Program, and Electric and Gas Retirement Assistance Programs.
Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act Unemployment Insurance Programs
On December 27, the federal COVID-19 relief package, called the “Continued Assistance for Unemployment Workers Act” that extends the CARES Act programs and provides additional federal unemployment benefits, was signed into law. View flyer and more information here.
Montgomery County COVID-19 Testing Clinics
Testing is free. If you have insurance, we will ask for your information, but there are no co-pays or deductibles. We do not require a government ID or a doctor’s order. More information here.
HR Business Partner
A Frederick, MD-based subcontractor is hiring an HR Business Partner to join its growing team. The HRBP’s primary focus areas include employee/career development, engagement and performance management. The HRBP will also work on workforce planning and hiring initiatives, employee onboarding, benefits administration, compensation, training and development, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will be a […]
Tips on making money through Uber Eats
Make safety your #1 priority: a flashlight is important for night deliveries; pick good neighborhoods for pick-up and delivery; wear bright clothing, wear gloves and masks; figure out a way to keep drinks from spilling; have insulated bags to store items. The average earnings for Uber Eats are typically $18-$20 per hour with most of […]