Ride On, Metrorail, Metrobus, and MARC Train all operate on regular weekday schedules Dec. 31; county offices open.
Montgomery County taxicab fares increase from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge added.
MCDOT adjusts 36 Ride On bus route schedules starting Jan. 11, 2026, targeting improved efficiency and on-time performance.
MCDOT will change timetables on 31 Ride On routes and bus bay assignments on 6 routes beginning Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.
Flash routes will use 40-foot buses instead of 60-foot articulated buses; delays and detours possible due to winter weather.
Artificial Christmas trees cannot be recycled curbside; residents with county trash service can schedule a bulk pickup online or via 311.
DEP reminds residents to flatten and place holiday cardboard in mixed paper recycling, not in blue bins with bottles and cans.
Residents can drop off holiday light strings at the Shady Grove Transfer Station electronics area or schedule curbside pickup via 311.
Live Christmas trees and holiday greenery accepted as yard trim on regular recycling day or at Shady Grove facility in Derwood.
Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station closes at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 and remains closed Jan. 1.
County recycling and trash collections skip Jan. 1; Thursday and Friday routes slide one day, with last pickup Jan. 3.
Senior residents of the Bonifant building shared concerns about rising costs, delayed repairs, and housing stability with Councilmember Jawando.
Montgomery College is piloting degree apprenticeships with AstraZeneca's Gaithersburg facility, allowing students to earn degrees debt-free while getting paid.
The Silver Spring Service Consolidation Hub at Clifton Park Baptist Church serves 5,000 families per month using aeroponic indoor farming towers.
The Education & Culture Committee meets January 13 at 9:30 AM for MCPS updates on the Anti-Racist System Audit and international enrollment office.
Councilmember Jawando criticizes proposed closure of SSIMS and relocation of SCES, citing inadequate community engagement in a five-week timeline.
Bus shelter replacement work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station starts Jan. 5, 2026, with some bus bays temporarily closed for ~2 weeks.
Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to fund alternative teacher certification for degree-holders, including displaced federal workers.
WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery offers Montgomery County residents free access to over 5,000 online job training courses.
WorkSource Montgomery has launched an online hub for federal employees and contractors facing job loss, covering benefits, job search, and legal aid.