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OCP Releases Special Consumer Protection Podcast Episode March 3

OCP drops a special 'Consumer Connection' podcast episode March 3 on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

OCP· Feb 26, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection to Recognize National Consumer P…”
Feb 26
Public Services

OCP Launches Monthly Consumer Protection Newsletter

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection is launching a monthly newsletter with fraud alerts, updates, and educational resources.

OCP· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection to Recognize National Consumer P…”
Feb 26
Public Services

County Seeks Applicants for Two Advisory Boards

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Council (deadline Mar. 20) and Taxicab Services Commission (open).

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Public Services

County Opens Feb. 23 with Liberal Leave Option

Montgomery County Government opens Monday, Feb. 23, with optional unscheduled/liberal leave for non-essential employees due to weather.

PIO· Feb 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 23, with Optional Liberal…”
Feb 23
Public Services

Montgomery County Snow Portal Tracks Storm Response Updates

The County Snow Portal will be updated at regular intervals during storm operations with plow status and Ride On service adjustments.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #1: Preparations for the Storm Forec…”
Feb 21
Public Services

OCP Hosts Consumer Protection Forum March 5 in Rockville

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection holds a community forum at Rockville Memorial Library on March 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon.

OCP· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery organiza un For…”
Feb 19
Public Services

County Services Alter Hours for Presidents' Day Feb. 17

Montgomery County government offices and programs will have modified hours on Monday, February 17 for Presidents' Day.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Public Services

Procurement Office Relocates to 27 Courthouse Square, Rockville

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Public Services

DPS Offices Closed February 16 for Presidents Day

Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Public Services

County Offices, Libraries Closed for Presidents' Day Feb. 16

Montgomery County offices, MC311, libraries, permit services, and state offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents' Day.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Public Services

County Offices, MC311, Libraries Closed Feb. 16

Montgomery County government offices, MC311, state offices, courts, and libraries are closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents Day.

mcg-pio· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16 ”
Feb 11
Public Services

MCASAC Offers 50% Off Large Dog Adoptions Valentine's Weekend

Montgomery County Animal Services holds discounted large-dog adoption event Feb. 14–15 at Derwood shelter, with nearly 80 dogs needing homes.

MCASAC· Feb 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “"Encuentra a tu media naranja" en el Centro de Servicios para Animales…”
Feb 10
Public Services

Sign Up for Rec Alerts for MoCoRec Weather Closures

Residents can sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive real-time MoCoRec closure and delay notifications by text, email, or phone.

MCRecreation· Feb 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “February Fitness, Fun and Friends with MoCoRec”
Feb 3
Public Services

MC311 Wait Times, Unanswered Messages Flagged After Storm Fern

Friedson's letter cites 'outrageously long' MC311 wait times and unanswered online messages during and after Winter Storm Fern.

Friedson· Feb 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Seeking Answers and Accountability After Winter Storm Fern”
Feb 3
Public Services

OCP Podcast Episode Tackles 2026 Scam Trends

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection released a new podcast episode on AI voice cloning, fake job offers, and other emerging scams.

OCP· Feb 2, 2026· 6 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Office of Consumer Protection Podcast Episode Looks at Scam Prevention in 20…”
Feb 2
Public Services

DPS Hosts Annual Stakeholders Forum March 3 in Wheaton

Montgomery County DPS holds its annual Stakeholders Forum on March 3 at the M-NCPPC building in Wheaton, covering permitting and development updates.

DPS· Feb 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County DPS to Share Key Permitting Updates at Stakeholders Forum on M…”
Feb 2
Public Services

County Procurement Office Relocates to Courthouse Square

The Montgomery County Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Public Services

Winter Storm Service Requests Portal Now Available

Montgomery County's Winter Storm Information Portal lets residents prepare for snow and submit service requests for snow-related assistance.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Public Services

Sidewalk Snow Enforcement Paused Until Feb. 2

DHCA has paused sidewalk snow-clearing enforcement through Feb. 2 due to icy, hard-to-clear conditions.

DHCA· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Ends Snow Emergency for Jan. 24-29 Storm Event  ”
Jan 29
Public Services

MC311 Returns to Normal Hours; Open Saturday Jan. 31

Montgomery County 311 returns to weekday hours of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and will open Saturday, Jan. 31 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for storm-related calls.

Elrich· Jan 27, 2026· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update Special Edition: Snow Update 1/27/26”
Jan 27
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