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Education

Robert Frost Student Places Tenth at National Spelling Bee

Lauren Merillana of Robert Frost Middle School tied for tenth place at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Public Safety

Rockville Honors Public Safety Workers at 35th Annual Awards

The 35th annual Rockville Public Safety Awards recognized individuals who protect and serve the Rockville community.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Raises 2026 Pride Flag

Montgomery County held its annual Pride flag raising, a tradition started by Councilmember Glass in 2019.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Education

MCPS Faces $36M Budget Gap, Accountability Scrutiny

MCPS is managing a $3.7B budget — $143M above last year but $36M short of its request — amid declining enrollment and calls for reform.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Public Safety

County Bans Private ICE Detention Facilities

Montgomery County's ICE Out Act, prohibiting privately-owned immigration detention facilities, has been signed into law.

Glass· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette June 5, 2026: ICE Out, MCPS, and Pride Flag Raising”
Jun 5
Parks & Recreation

Free Jazz Concert at Josiah Henson Museum June 11

Montgomery Parks hosts a free Jazz at Josiah Henson event June 11, 5–8 p.m., featuring the Eric Byrd Trio in North Bethesda.

Montgomery Parks· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Parks & Recreation

30th Annual Taste of Wheaton Festival Sunday, June 7

Downtown Wheaton hosts its 30th annual Taste of Wheaton culinary and culture festival on Sunday, June 7, with 40+ vendors and live music.

CFW· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Parks & Recreation

WaterFest at Maydale Nature Classroom Saturday, June 6

Montgomery Parks hosts a free WaterFest event June 6, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., at Maydale Nature Classroom in Colesville.

Montgomery Parks· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Education

State Grants Target Teacher Shortage via Alternative Certification

Gov. Moore announced grants supporting the ACET program, helping degree-holders and displaced federal workers pursue teaching careers in Maryland.

CFW· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Launches for Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's free SkillUp® Montgomery platform offers 5,000+ online courses and industry certifications to all county residents.

WorkSource Montgomery· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Career Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new Resource Hub provides federal employees and contractors with job search, unemployment, and legal assistance information.

WorkSource Montgomery· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks Summer 2026 Enrollment Now Open

Maryland SUN Bucks enrollment is open; eligible families with school-aged children can receive up to $120 per student for summer groceries.

CFW· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Education

Board of Education Seeks Ethics Panel Applicant for July 2026

The Montgomery County Board of Education has a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel; the three-year term begins July 1, 2026.

MCPS· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Elections

2026 Primary: Early Voting June 11–18, Election Day June 23

Early voting for the 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Primary runs June 11–18; Election Day is June 23. Mail-in ballot request deadline is June 16.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jun 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Parks & Recreation

Free Women's Self-Defense Class in Burtonsville June 23

A free two-hour introductory self-defense class for women 13+ is scheduled June 23 at Marilyn J. Praisner Branch Library in Burtonsville.

CFW· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Other

County Seeks Applicants for Commission for Women

County Executive Elrich is filling six vacancies on the 15-member Commission for Women; application deadline applies.

CFW· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ready to Make A Difference? Apply To Be A Commissioner!”
Jun 5
Meetings & Hearings

Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group Meeting June 9

The Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group (DAFIG) meets Tuesday, June 9, from 7–9 p.m.

DEP· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “Drought, Ticks, Heat... Summer Said, "Good Luck!"”
Jun 5
Parks & Recreation

Clothing Swap Event at Wheaton Library June 17

DEP hosts a clothing swap at Wheaton Library on Thursday, June 17, from 4:30–7:30 p.m.

DEP· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “Drought, Ticks, Heat... Summer Said, "Good Luck!"”
Jun 5
Parks & Recreation

Festival Verde de Long Branch Scheduled for June 13

Festival Verde de Long Branch runs 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, June 13.

DEP· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “Drought, Ticks, Heat... Summer Said, "Good Luck!"”
Jun 5
Environment

Trash and Recycling Pickup Slides for Juneteenth Holiday

All Montgomery County recycling and trash collection services will follow a slide schedule around the Juneteenth holiday; last pickup is Saturday, June 20.

DEP· Jun 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “Drought, Ticks, Heat... Summer Said, "Good Luck!"”
Jun 5
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