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Transportation

Free Parking in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton Dec. 20

MCDOT offering free parking in all county-operated garages and lots on Super Saturday, Dec. 20; on-street meters still enforced.

MCDOT· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Free Parking in Montgomery County Public Garages and Lots in Bethesda, Silver Sp…”
Dec 17
Education

Chamber of Mothers Seeks Maryland Child Care Stories

Maryland Chapter of Chamber of Mothers collecting stories from parents about child care experiences for advocacy use.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Public Safety

2D 'Coffee with a Cop' Scheduled Dec. 19 at Java Nation

The last 2D Coffee with a Cop of 2025 is set for Dec. 19, 9–10:30 a.m. at Java Nation on Connecticut Ave.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Housing & Real Estate

Strathmore Square Phase 2 Senior Housing Breaks Ground at Grosvenor Metro

Phase 2 of Strathmore Square, a transit-oriented senior housing project near Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro, has broken ground.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Housing & Real Estate

Bracken Square Opens 98 Affordable Units in Silver Spring

Bracken Square grand opening brings 98 mixed-affordability housing units to Silver Spring.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Environment

Bring Your Own Bag Law Takes Effect January 1

Montgomery County's BYOB law, passed in February 2025, goes into effect Jan. 1; Rockville has also opted in.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Other

Council Introduces Expedited Immigrant Protections 'Trust Act'

Expedited Bill 35-25 would codify protections for immigrant communities and promote trust in county services.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
Environment

MDE Issues Violation Notice Over Dickerson Incinerator Dioxin Exceedance

Reworld's Unit 3 boiler at the Dickerson waste-to-energy facility tested at 54.8 ng/dscm for dioxins—nearly double the 30 ng/dscm permit limit.

DEP· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection on t…”
Dec 17
Transportation

Ride On Flex 918 On-Demand Zero-Fare Service Launches February 2026

MCDOT is launching Ride On Flex 918, a free on-demand transit service along the New Hampshire Avenue corridor starting in early 2026.

MCDOT· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 17
Public Safety

Ride On Launches 'Not a Fight Club' Anti-Violence Campaign

MCDOT's 'Ride On Reminders' campaign targets rider conduct, with the fourth installment addressing violence against bus operators.

MCDOT· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 17
Parks & Recreation

Four Holiday Light Displays Reachable by Ride On Bus

MCDOT highlights four Montgomery County holiday light events accessible by Ride On routes, including Brookside Gardens and Seneca Creek.

MCDOT· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “REBROADCAST: December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 17
Public Services

Montgomery County Procurement Office Relocates to Courthouse Square

The Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Montgomery County Procurement· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - today!”
Dec 17
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House on Upcoming Solicitations

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement holds its monthly Online Open House via Zoom on Dec. 17, 2025, 10–11 a.m.

Montgomery County Procurement· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - today!”
Dec 17
Health & Human Services

'Montgomery Gives Local' Holiday Campaign Highlighted at Briefing

County Executive Elrich spotlights the 'Montgomery Gives Local' holiday giving campaign with 4 Season Giving Tree president Lauren Laimon on Dec. 17.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Dec 17
Local Economy

Elrich Briefing to Feature New MCEDC Chief, $7.5M Tech Fund

County Executive Elrich hosts virtual media briefing Dec. 17 with new MCEDC president and CEO to discuss $7.5M Technology Innovation and Founders Funds.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Dec 17
Education

Gilchrist Center English Class Registration Opens Dec. 16

The Gilchrist Center is accepting online applications for English classes starting at 6 pm on Dec. 16, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Dec 16, 2025· 1 source
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “English class registration opens at 6 pm today!”
Dec 16
Health & Human Services

Senior Center Free Bus Service Available to County Residents 55+

Montgomery County Recreation offers free curb-to-curb and fixed-route transit to five senior centers and two Active Adult Program sites.

MCDOT· Dec 16, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 16
Transportation

Ride On Launches 'Ride On Reminders' Rider Conduct Campaign

MCDOT's new 'Ride On Reminders' campaign promotes respectful behavior on buses, citing a tripling of transit worker violence over 15 years.

MCDOT· Dec 16, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 16
Transportation

Ride On Explains 'S' Service Plan for Snow and Storms

MCDOT outlines how Ride On's 'S' Service Plan works during snow, storms, or other disruptions affecting normal weekday bus schedules.

MCDOT· Dec 16, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 16
Transportation

Ride On Buses Display Rosa Parks Commemorative Cards in December

MCDOT is placing special Rosa Parks commemorative bus cards across its nearly 400-bus fleet throughout December 2025.

MCDOT· Dec 16, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
Dec 16
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