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Health & Human Services

FY27 Healthy Communities Fund Opens, $1.6M for AAPI Health

OGM and AAHI seek nonprofit applications for $1.6M in FY27 Healthy Communities Fund grants focused on AAPI community health programs.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Other

OGM Hires New Program Specialist Makhabbat Alymkulova

Makhabbat Alymkulova joins OGM's Outgoing Grants Team as Program Specialist II, bringing 20+ years of USAID grant management experience.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Other

OGM Reorganizes Outgoing Grants Team for FY27

OGM splits its Outgoing Grants team into centrally funded and department-funded programs, with Ali Hoy and Greg Weissman leading each.

OGM· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “OGM Re-Organization and Welcome to New Staff”
Jul 27
Transportation

Redland Road Bridge Closure Detours Ride On Routes 53, 57

Redland Road closes June 19–Aug. 25 for Mill Creek bridge construction, rerouting Ride On Routes 53 and 57 past multiple stops.

MCDOT· Jul 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Redland Road Bridge Construction to Impact Ride On Routes 53 and 57 from June 19…”
Jul 27
Public Safety

Elrich Signs Ghost Gun, Firearms Assembly Bill

County Executive Marc Elrich signs Bill 23-26E restricting ghost guns near minors and firearms near public assembly places.

PIO· Jul 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Hold Bill Signing for Firearms Safety…”
Jul 27
Other

Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board Seeks Applicants

Montgomery County has an open vacancy on the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board; position is open until filled.

Montgomery County· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - July 24, 2026”
Jul 24
Local Economy

MCFRS Seeks Vendor for EMS Cost Reporting Services

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service issued an LSBRP solicitation for EMS Supplemental Payment Program cost reporting; bids due Aug. 7.

Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supplemental Payment Program (ESPP) Cost Report…”
Jul 24
Public Safety

Elrich to Sign Ghost Gun, Firearms Assembly Bill

County Executive Elrich ceremonially signs Bill 23-26E on July 27, updating firearms law after Maryland Supreme Court ruling.

PIO· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Hold Ceremonial Bill Signing for Fire…”
Jul 24
Parks & Recreation

County Plans to Keep White's Ferry Grill Open, Assess Boats

Montgomery County will continue operating White's Ferry Grill and assess ferry vessel condition while awaiting Virginia landing rights.

MCDOT· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Officials and Kuhns Reach Agreement to Transfer White’s Ferry …”
Jul 24
Transportation

White's Ferry Resumption Hinges on Virginia Landing Rights

Ferry service remains halted pending Loudoun County restoring Virginia landing rights; Montgomery County says it cannot compel that action.

MCDOT· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Officials and Kuhns Reach Agreement to Transfer White’s Ferry …”
Jul 24
Parks & Recreation

Cultural Festival Coming to Silver Spring Civic Building

A multicultural community festival featuring music, dance, art, and food is planned at the Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza.

CUPF· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Community Update”
Jul 24
Parks & Recreation

Brazilian Festival Planned at Wheaton's Marian Fryer Town Plaza

A Brazilian-themed summer festival with live bands, dance performances, and local food vendors is scheduled at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.

CUPF· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Community Update”
Jul 24
Public Services

School Facilities Guidebook Available Before Opening Day

CUPF encourages community groups to review its School Facilities Guidebook ahead of the August 10 reservation opening day.

CUPF· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Community Update”
Jul 24
Public Services

MCPS Indoor School Facilities Reservations Open Aug. 10

Montgomery County residents can begin requesting use of MCPS indoor school facilities starting at 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 10, 2026.

CUPF· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Community Update”
Jul 24
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 9-26 Would Extend AC Mandate to Single-Family Rentals

Bill 9-26 would require air conditioning in detached single-family rental homes from May 15–Sept. 30, removing a current exemption for those properties.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
Environment

PHP Committee Reviews Solar Zoning Update Under State Law

ZTA 26-07 would separate rooftop and ground-mounted solar standards and align county zoning with the 2025 Renewable Energy Certainty Act.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee Reviews ADU Zoning Changes to Meet State Law

ZTA 26-06 would amend Montgomery County's accessory dwelling unit standards to align with Maryland state law by an Oct. 1, 2026 deadline.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
Education

EC Committee Reviews MCPS Student Cell Phone Policy

The EC Committee will review MCPS Regulation COG-RA on personal mobile devices, last revised by the Board of Education in May 2025.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
Education

Council Committee to Review MCPS AI Policy Adopted May 2026

The EC Committee will discuss MCPS Board of Education Policy IGS on educational technology, including AI guidelines adopted in May 2026.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
Education

EC Committee Reviews MCPS Strategic Technology Plan July 27

The Education and Culture Committee will review the MCPS Technology Modernization Capital Budget for FY2027 and the Strategic Technology Plan.

MCCouncil· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”
Jul 24
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