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Public Safety

Police Commission Holds Public Safety Listening Session Sept. 14

Montgomery County's Advisory Commission on Policing hosts a public forum and listening session on Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the County Council building.

Glass· Sep 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: September 10, 2026”
Sep 10
Parks & Recreation

County, Rockville Mark 9/11's 25th Anniversary Thursday

A free public ceremony honoring 11 Montgomery County victims of the 9/11 attacks is set for 9 a.m. at Courthouse Square Park in Rockville.

Glass· Sep 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: September 10, 2026”
Sep 10
Education

EquiCare Grant Applications Open for Infant, Toddler Care Programs

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant accepts applications through Sept. 25 to expand infant and toddler child care access.

MCCCSS· Sep 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Reminder EquiCare Grant Applications Are Still Open!”
Sep 10
Local Economy

Workforce Development Board Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Workforce Development Board through Sept. 30, 2026.

Montgomery County· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - September 9, 2026”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Bar Foundation Offers Free Legal Clinics for Low-Income Residents

The Montgomery County Bar Foundation provides free in-person or phone immigration legal consultations for low-income county residents.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “El Condado de Montgomery respalda a los salvadoreños beneficiarios del TPS y a o…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center Offers TPS Holder Referrals

Montgomery County's Gilchrist Center provides immigration rights info and legal service referrals via hotline, Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “El Condado de Montgomery respalda a los salvadoreños beneficiarios del TPS y a o…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

County Backs 74,000 Salvadoran Residents Amid TPS Uncertainty

Montgomery County expresses solidarity with TPS holders as federal guidance on El Salvador's designation remains pending.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “El Condado de Montgomery respalda a los salvadoreños beneficiarios del TPS y a o…”
Sep 9
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Ride-On Depot Washdown Services

Montgomery County seeks local small businesses to provide washdown and degreasing services at three Ride-On bus depots.

MCDOT· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Bus Depot Washdown & Degreasing Service”
Sep 9
Public Safety

Flood Sensor Added in Laytonsville to Alert First Responders

A new flood sensor in Laytonsville will help first responders detect rising water at low water crossings in real time.

OEMHS· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Weather and Flood Detection Networks to Strengthen Sto…”
Sep 9
Environment

County Activates First Local Mesonet Weather Station in Laytonsville

Montgomery County's first locally funded Maryland Mesonet station went live Sept. 2 at the Oaks Landfill in Laytonsville.

OEMHS· Sep 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Weather and Flood Detection Networks to Strengthen Sto…”
Sep 9
Public Services

ABS Highly Allocated Bourbon Program Releases Monthly on Second Saturday

ABS's HAL program offers limited-release spirits on the second Saturday of each month, with a lottery for extremely scarce bottles.

ABS· Sep 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services’ New ‘Spirited Discussions’ Podcast …”
Sep 9
Local Economy

ABS 'Spirited Discussions' Podcast Covers Bourbon Heritage Month

New episode features ABS retail manager and Sazerac brand ambassador discussing bourbon history, cocktails, and the HAL program.

ABS· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services’ New ‘Spirited Discussions’ Podcast …”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Free Legal Clinics Available for Low-Income County Residents

Montgomery County Bar Foundation offers free in-person or phone legal consultations for low-income residents; call 301-424-7651.

Fani-González· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Montgomery County Stands with Salvadoran TPS Holders and Other TPS-Designated Co…”
Sep 9
Education

Free Spark Session on Child Care Business Finances Sept. 15

Montgomery County SRC hosts a free virtual session Sept. 15 to help child care providers review rates, tuition, payroll, and budgeting tools.

MCCCSS· Sep 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “MC SRC Free Spark Session: Know Your Numbers”
Sep 9
Parks & Recreation

Free Back to School Block Party at BlackRock Sept. 18

Middle and high schoolers can earn 2.5 SSL hours at the free annual event in Germantown on Sept. 18, 12:30–3 p.m.

Balcombe· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “Council Vice President Balcombe Invites Youth to the Back to School Block Party …”
Sep 9
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Reports 78% Drop in Troubled Rental Units Since FY24

Montgomery County's FY26 Troubled Properties Report shows 37 troubled properties with 1,614 units, down from 93 properties and 7,269 units in FY24.

DHCA· Sep 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Sees 78% Decline in Troubled Housing Units Over Two Years”
Sep 9
Other

9/11 Remembrance Event Planned Friday in Rockville

A 9/11 remembrance ceremony honoring 11 Montgomery County residents killed in the attacks is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11 in Rockville.

PIO· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

County Marks First 988 Day, Mental Health Awareness

County Executive Elrich highlights the first national 988 Day on Sept. 9, promoting awareness of the mental health crisis lifeline.

PIO· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 9
Health & Human Services

Elrich Briefing: TPS Protections End for Salvadorans

County Executive Elrich discusses end of TPS protections for Salvadoran immigrants at weekly media briefing, Sept. 9.

PIO· Sep 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Sep 9
Education

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Weekly Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5; virtual orientations run weekly through Sept. 22.

MCFIC· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us today!/ ¡Únete a nosotros hoy mismo!”
Sep 8
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