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Housing & Real Estate

Montgomery County Reaches White's Ferry Acquisition Agreement

Montgomery County has reached an acquisition agreement for White's Ferry, according to County Executive Elrich.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
Public Safety

County Executive Signs New Gun Safety Law

County Executive Elrich signed new gun safety legislation into law on Monday, July 28.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
Public Safety

National Night Out Set for August 4 in Montgomery County

Montgomery County will participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with County Executive Elrich previewing the event.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Holds Weekly Media Briefing July 29

County Executive Marc Elrich's virtual press briefing covers National Night Out, White's Ferry acquisition, and new gun safety law.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
Housing & Real Estate

Zoning Text Amendment Bans Hyperscale Data Centers in County

ZTA 26-01 defines hyperscale data centers and prohibits them in Montgomery County, serving as a bridge to a future comprehensive zoning framework.

MCCouncil· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium and Places Limitations on Data …”
Jul 28
Public Safety

Silver Spring Safety Alliance Presents Inaugural Public Safety Awards

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce presented inaugural Silver Spring Safety Alliance Public Safety Awards on July 15 at Rosensteel Hall.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Parks & Recreation

AHCMC Cultural Plan Draft Open for Public Comment Through Aug. 22

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County released a draft 10-year Cultural Plan open for public comment until August 22.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Black Men Ages 18–44 for Health Survey

Montgomery County DHHS is collecting responses from males of African or Caribbean descent, ages 18–44, for a State of Black Health survey.

DHHS· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Education

Wilma K. Holmes, MCPS Diversity Pioneer, Dies at 93

Wilma K. Holmes, who built MCPS's first diversity office in 1972 and led Flower Valley Elementary for 20 years, died July 3, 2026.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Transportation

County Acquires White's Ferry Maryland Landing for $1.5M

Montgomery County reached a $1.5M state-county deal to acquire the Maryland landing and boat operations at White's Ferry.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Housing & Real Estate

Council Unanimously Passes 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

Montgomery County Council voted unanimously July 28 to impose an 18-month moratorium on new data center development countywide.

Jawando· Jul 28, 2026· 5 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Data Center Moratorium Passes in Final Vote”
Jul 28
Local Economy

Council Approves ZTA 26-05 to Fast-Track Major Job-Creating Projects

Montgomery County Council passed the Job Creation Project ZTA, offering expedited approvals for developments creating 200+ net new jobs in strategic industries.

Fani-González· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council Passes Initiative to Boost Job Growth and Spur Economic Development”
Jul 28
Housing & Real Estate

Council Reappoints James Hedrick to Planning Board

The Montgomery County Council unanimously reappointed James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board on July 28, 2026.

MCCouncil· Jul 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Reappoints James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Plan…”
Jul 28
Public Safety

County Signs Bill Restricting Firearms Near Public Spaces

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 23-26E, updating firearms law to comply with Maryland Supreme Court ruling while keeping local protections.

Luedtke· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Joins Councilmember Dawn Luedtke for a B…”
Jul 27
Environment

Maryland Energy Administration Residential Energy Equity Program Open

Maryland nonprofits and local governments can apply by Oct. 1, 2026 for energy efficiency upgrades for low-to-moderate income residents.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Under Review After July 7 Close

The FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Program closed July 7, 2026; applications are currently under OGM review.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Health & Human Services

FY26 Fentanyl Overdose Reduction Grant Awards Delayed to FY27

Awards for the FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction Grant Program will be issued with FY27 funds due to a funding issue.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Finance

FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience Grant Program Launching Soon

A $1.5M OGM grant program to help nonprofits offset cancelled federal funds is expected to launch in late July 2026.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Housing & Real Estate

FY26 Fair Housing Testing Grant Expected to Launch in August

OGM anticipates launching a $20,000 CDBG-funded Fair Housing Testing Services grant program in August 2026 for eligible nonprofits.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Finance

FY27 Legacy Grant Renewals: Final Office Hour July 29

Nonprofits with FY26 Legacy Renewal multi-year awards can attend a final OGM office hour on July 29 to support their renewal applications.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
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