Elrich Briefing: Grass Fields, Head Start, Safe Streets
PIOAug 18, 2026
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will host his weekly virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Topics include the case for grass fields over synthetic turf at MCPS athletic facilities, opposition to federal Head Start changes, and safe-streets efforts as the school year begins. Guests include MCCPTA Health and Wellness Committee Vice Chair Hannah Donart, University of Maryland turfgrass professor Geoffrey Rinehart, and Richard Montgomery High School soccer player Margot Ashford.
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Source: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19: The Argument for Grass Fields for Youth Health and Safety, Opposing Head Start Changes, and Creating a Safe Path to School”, received Aug 18, 2026.
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2026-08-19
meeting — County Executive weekly virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m.
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