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Transportation

Snow Emergency Parking Rules, Free County Garages Sunday

County parking garages are free Sunday; a snow emergency declaration — still pending — would extend free parking and impose street parking restrictions.

MCDOT· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Preparativos para la tormenta invernal pronosticada para el domingo 22 de febrer…”
Feb 22
Public Services

Montgomery County Snow Portal Tracks Storm Response Updates

The County Snow Portal will be updated at regular intervals during storm operations with plow status and Ride On service adjustments.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #1: Preparations for the Storm Forec…”
Feb 21
Public Safety

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Montgomery County Feb. 22-23

A winter storm warning runs from 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 through 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, with moderate snow accumulation expected.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #1: Preparations for the Storm Forec…”
Feb 21
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service May Shift to Reduced Schedule Monday

Ride On may reduce weekday service to a weekend or S schedule Monday, Feb. 23; any changes will be announced by 4 a.m. that day.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release Update”
Feb 21
Transportation

MCDOT Snow Plowing Operations to Prioritize Primary, Emergency Roads

MCDOT will plow primary and emergency roads first before moving to residential streets; plow service requests accepted only after initial operations complete.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release Update”
Feb 21
Transportation

County Weighs Snow Emergency Declaration for Sunday Storm

A snow emergency decision will come Sunday afternoon, triggering parking restrictions and free County garage parking if declared.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release Update”
Feb 21
Health & Human Services

Vacancy Opens on Drug Addiction Advisory Council

Montgomery County seeks applicants for the Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council; deadline is March 20, 2026.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - February 20, 2026”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Measles Exposure Reported at 7200 Wisconsin Ave. Bethesda

A Virginia resident with confirmed measles visited a Bethesda office building Feb. 10; visitors may have been exposed.

DHHS· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Announce Potential Measles Exposure at Bethes…”
Feb 20
Environment

RRF Unit 1 Restarted, Compliance Testing Set for Feb. 26–27

Unit 1 at the County's Resource Recovery Facility restarted Feb. 11 after refurbishment; compliance testing is scheduled for Feb. 26–27, 2026.

DEP· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection on R…”
Feb 20
Environment

RRF Unit 3 Returns to Dioxin Compliance After Exceedance

Unit 3 at the County's Resource Recovery Facility retested at 1.43 ng/dscm for dioxins — well within the 30 ng/dscm MDE permit limit.

DEP· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection on R…”
Feb 20
Environment

Waste Facility Boiler Exceeds Dioxin Permit Limit 3x

Reworld's Unit 2 at the County's Resource Recovery Facility emitted dioxins at 97.79 ng/dscm, more than triple the 30 ng/dscm MDE permit limit.

DEP· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection on R…”
Feb 20
Education

SAO Truancy Prevention Program Seeks Volunteers After Fall Graduation

104 students graduated from the fall semester of SAO's Truancy Prevention Program, which now serves 24 middle and 4 high schools.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Governor's Council Releases Protective Order Resource Guide

The Governor's Family Violence Council published a new guide titled 'What To Do After Receiving a Protective Order.'

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

RespectFest 2026 Teen Dating Violence Event March 15

Free in-person and virtual festival at Wheaton Community Recreation Center on March 15 addresses teen dating violence and healthy relationships.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Public Safety

FBI, MCPD Bust $49M International Fraud Call Centers

Joint investigation by FBI, MCPD, and State's Attorney's Office dismantled India-based scam call centers that stole nearly $49M from Americans.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Save a Student Summit Set for Wheaton High Saturday

Free opioid awareness summit for middle and high schoolers at Wheaton High School on Feb. 21, featuring NARCAN training and video contest winners.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg Community Museum Hosts Black History Month Exhibit Through February

The Gaithersburg Community Museum offers free Black History Month activities and a poster exhibit of notable Maryland Black heroes through February 28.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Rockville Lunar New Year Celebration at Richard Montgomery High School Feb. 21

Rockville hosts a free Lunar New Year event with performances, crafts, and snack boxes at Richard Montgomery High School on Feb. 21, 1–3:30 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

MNADV Holds 38th Annual Domestic Violence Memorial on Zoom Feb. 23

The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence holds its 38th annual memorial service via Zoom on February 23 from 4–5 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Education

Governor Moore Announces Grants for Teacher Alternative Certification

New Maryland grants support the ACET program, helping displaced or retiring federal employees and degree-holders enter teaching careers.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
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