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Elrich Briefing to Cover Samsung Biologics-GSK Rockville Deal

County Executive Elrich holds virtual media briefing Dec. 23 on Samsung Biologics' pending purchase of GSK's Rockville campus.

PIO· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Dec 23
Local Economy

Samsung Biologics Buys GSK Rockville Campus for $280M

Samsung Biologics acquires GSK's Rockville manufacturing campus for $280M, preserving 500+ jobs in its first U.S. manufacturing site.

Elrich· Dec 22, 2025· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Samsung Biologics'…”
Dec 22
Education

Northwest High School Students Produce 'Future Ready' Music Video

MCPS students from Northwest High School created an original music video celebrating the Future Ready initiative, featuring Roberto W. Clemente Middle School.

MCPS· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
Local Economy

Montgomery College Raptor Tank 2025 Awards $5,000 to Student Entrepreneurs

Six student groups competed in Montgomery College's 13th Raptor Tank Business Pitch Competition on Nov. 19, vying for $5,000 in seed funding.

MCTV· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
Other

Council President Introduces 'Trust Act' to Shield Immigrants from ICE

Council President Natali Fani-González introduces the Trust Act, restricting county resources from being used in federal immigration enforcement.

MyMCMedia· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
Finance

MCPS Releases Superintendent's Recommended FY2027 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Public Schools held a public discussion of the superintendent's recommended FY27 Operating Budget on Dec. 17.

MCPS· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
Other

County Executive Elrich Addresses Landlord-Tenant Bill, BYO Bag Law

County Executive Marc Elrich's weekly video covers the Landlord-Tenant Relations bill, BYO Bag Law, and a county incinerator violation.

CCM· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #277; December 22, 2025”
Dec 22
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxicab Rates Rise to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

Taxi meter rate rises from $2 to $2.50/mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge for trips between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

MCDOT· Dec 22, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Dec 22
Meetings & Hearings

Commission for Women Hosts 46th Annual Legislative Briefing Jan. 31

Montgomery County Commission for Women holds its 46th Women's Legislative Briefing at The Universities at Shady Grove on Jan. 31, 2026.

CFW· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission for Women to Host 46th Annual Women’s Legislative B…”
Dec 22
Transportation

Ride On Running Modified Schedule Christmas Eve and Day

Dec. 24 service ends at 10 p.m.; Dec. 25 uses Sunday/holiday schedules with some routes suspended.

MCDOT· Dec 22, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Christmas Eve Service ”
Dec 22
Transportation

Glass Hosts Road Safety Town Hall Jan. 10

Councilmember Glass convenes a public town hall on pedestrian and cyclist road safety at the Council Office Building on Jan. 10.

Glass· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Invitation: Road Safety Town Hall - January 10 at 10 a.m.”
Dec 22
Public Safety

Elrich Signs HERO Act Expanding Benefits for Fallen Firefighters' Families

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 32-25, the HERO Act, expanding and expediting pension benefits for families of line-of-duty first responders.

PIO· Dec 22, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “HAPPENING TODAY: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign HERO Act (Bill …”
Dec 22
Education

ECE Facility Loan Program Sets New Application Deadlines

Montgomery County's forgivable/0% interest child care facility loan program sets LOI deadline Jan. 15 and application deadline Feb. 15, 2026.

MCCCSS· Dec 21, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️New Deadlines for Montgomery County ECE Facility Loan Program”
Dec 21
Transportation

36 Ride On Bus Routes Changing Jan. 11, 2026

MCDOT adjusts schedules on 31 routes and bus bays on 6 routes starting Jan. 11 to improve on-time performance.

MCDOT· Dec 21, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, to Improve Efficiency”
Dec 21
Local Economy

County's Development Ombudsman Tom Lewis Named State House Special Advisor

County Executive Elrich praises departing Development Ombudsman Tom Lewis, appointed Special Advisor to House Speaker Peña-Melnyk.

Elrich· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Maryland House of Delegates Speak…”
Dec 19
Public Safety

Holiday SoberRide Codes Released Dec. 19 and Dec. 31

WARP releases Lyft discount codes for sober rides home starting Dec. 19 and Dec. 31, valid through 4 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Ice Arena Winter Show Set for Dec. 21

Wheaton Ice Arena hosts its free annual winter figure skating show on Sunday, December 21, from 1:15–3:45 p.m.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Parks & Recreation

Free Holiday Event at Coffield Recreation Center Dec. 20

Gwendolyn E. Coffield Community Recreation Center in Silver Spring hosts free cocoa, games, and photo ops with Santa on Dec. 20.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification Program

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support degree-holders seeking teacher certification through the ACET program.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training Platform

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills courses.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
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