Ride On, Metrorail (until 2 a.m.), Metrobus, and MARC all operate Dec. 31; TRiPS store open regular hours; parking at normal rates.
Most Ride On routes shift to Sunday schedules Dec. 25; extRa 101, Flex, and MARC Train suspended; public parking free all day.
Ride On and Metrorail run weekday schedules Dec. 24; MARC operates reduced R schedule; TRiPS Commuter Store closes at 2:30 p.m.
Six organizations received $428,202 in FY26 Community Food Assistance grants in October 2025 for food recovery services.
OFSR awarded $30,000 to the Montgomery County Food Council to coordinate the new Food Recovery Collaborative.
OFSR's FRNI Grant Program awarded $306,000 in Spring 2025 to four nonprofits for refrigerated vehicles and cold storage.
Montgomery County Board of Elections sets 9 p.m. Feb. 24, 2026 as the deadline to file for County Executive, Council, and other local offices.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rose to $18.15/hour effective July 1, 2025, applying to county contracts.
Montgomery County has six active Local Small Business Reserve Program solicitations open, covering cleaning, landscaping, landfill maintenance, and more.
The Office of Procurement hosts a free Zoom overview of its Veteran Preference Program on January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.
Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-owned businesses in FY25, 21.21% of eligible dollars.
Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has opened registration for professional development opportunities for the early childhood community.
Live holiday trees can be set out for curbside recycling; artificial trees require a 311 bulk trash pickup request.
Montgomery County DEP advises residents to use only 12 oz. of salt per 10 sidewalk squares to protect waterways and wildlife.
Free VITA tax assistance appointments open Jan. 5, 2026; volunteers sought for IRS-certified roles through mid-April.
County Executive Marc Elrich signed Bill 31-25 on Dec. 15, requiring landlords to give tenants 14 days' notice before eviction.
Montgomery County Head Start/Pre-K is collecting new coats, hats, gloves, and boots in sizes 4–6 for children in need.
Montgomery County Head Start/Pre-K registration is open for income-eligible 4-year-olds; fall 2026 enrollment opens March 2.
The CAA and partners host a free EITC Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off event Jan. 30, 11 AM–1 PM at Universities at Shady Grove.
The Community Action Agency formally transferred from the Office of Community Affairs to the Division of Children, Youth and Family Services in December 2025.