Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.
The Office of Procurement holds a free online open house on the Local and Veteran Preference Program on January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.
The County awarded $133M to Local Small Business Reserve Program vendors in FY25, the highest LSBRP percentage since the program launched in 2009.
Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses in FY25, up 10% from last year.
Education and Culture Committee receives implementation update on the MCPS Antiracist Audit Action Plan amid new strategic plan development.
Education and Culture Committee hears update on MCPS international admissions, which welcomed 3,000+ newcomers in 2024-25.
Solar United Neighbors hosts a free informational Solar Coffee Chat on January 28, from 2–3 p.m.
Potomac Conservancy hosts a volunteer river cleanup on Dr. MLK Jr. Day, January 17, from 9–11 a.m.
Maryland nonprofits, schools, and governments can apply for 2–3% interest energy efficiency loans up to $500K through Feb. 27, 2026.
Maryland Energy Administration's Commercial and Canopy Solar Program accepts grant applications through February 9, 2026.
County Executive Elrich is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee.
Gov. Wes Moore allocated $500,000 via executive action to study climate change financial costs in Maryland, reversing a prior veto.
Montgomery County and WSSC Water are urging residents to reduce road salt use to protect local waterways this winter.
The County Council enacted BEPS regulations covering 1,860 buildings totaling over 238 million gross square feet.
MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, the district's first Net Zero energy school, as part of FY25 climate progress.
Montgomery County's FY25 Climate Action Plan report highlights EV fleet growth, 5,000+ trees planted, new BEPS rules, and $58M in grants.
The county's Working Parents Assistance (WPA) program is not funded through CCDF and will continue normal operations despite the federal freeze.
HHS froze Child Care and Development Fund payments nationwide Jan. 5; Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program reports no changes so far.
Residents can drop off food scraps for recycling at Montgomery County farmers markets on Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
DEP hosts a Creek Critters public event at the Rockville Science Center on Jan. 31 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.