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WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub provides federal employees and contractors with job search, legal, and unemployment benefit guidance.

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

County Opens Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton

Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton offers job placement, coaching, and financial counseling to displaced federal workers.

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

Silver Spring Man Sentenced 50 Years for Federal Sextortion Crimes

A Silver Spring man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for coercing 100+ girls into producing explicit images online.

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

MCPS Superintendent Recommends Boundary Changes for Two High Schools

Superintendent Taylor recommended modified Option B for Woodward and modified Option H for Wootton relocation to Crown Farm; board votes March 26.

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

Girl Power Contest Open March 1–31 for County Residents

Montgomery County residents age 5+ can submit creative works celebrating Women's History Month throughout March 2026.

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

Free Separation and Divorce Series Offered Monthly in Spanish

Local family law attorneys lead free monthly divorce and separation workshops; next class March 4 in Spanish, 7–8:30 p.m.

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

Lunar New Year Events Across Montgomery County

Montgomery County hosts multiple Lunar New Year events through the end of February 2026.

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

PHP Committee Holds Third Review of Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan

The PHP Committee reviews the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan covering development, transportation, housing, and environment near I-270.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Briefed on Emory Grove Urban Renewal Task Force

The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee receives an update on the Emory Grove Urban Renewal Task Force, studying displacement of former residents.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Improvements Program

The Education & Culture Committee holds its second review of the FY27-32 MCPS CIP, including a package of non-recommended reductions.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

Council Reviews State Legislation, Federal Priorities Feb. 23

The full County Council meets Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. for a Maryland General Assembly update and review of state and local legislation.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Other

Jawando Responds to Supreme Court Striking Trump Tariffs

Councilmember Jawando issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president lacks authority to impose global tariffs unilaterally.

Jawando· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Striking Dow…”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Opens Solicitation for Business Cohort Training Providers

Montgomery County is accepting ongoing applications from organizations to deliver business cohort training programs for local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits.

MCDOT· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches New Business Training Network”
Feb 20
Transportation

Free Transit Workshop at Germantown Library Feb. 27

MCDOT Commuter Services hosts a free Upcounty Travel Training Workshop on Feb. 27, 1–3 p.m. at Germantown Library.

MCDOT· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Free Travel Training Workshop to Help Residents Navigate Public Transportation O…”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Seeks Medical Staff Bids for Recreation Programs

Montgomery County Recreation issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1188825) for on-site medical staff; bids due Feb. 24, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Office of Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Medical Staff for Recreation Programs”
Feb 20
Local Economy

MCPL Seeks Vendor for Digital Library Card Address Verification

Montgomery County Public Libraries issued a Local Small Business solicitation for digital address verification at card renewal; bids due Feb. 24.

Office of Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Digital Library Card Account Address Verification and Renewal Service”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

County Launches $750K Food as Medicine Grant Program

Montgomery County opens FY26 Food as Medicine grants offering $100K–$300K awards for clinic-led food access programs serving food-insecure families with children.

OGM· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Special Newsletter”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

County APAAG Releases Sikh Patient Care Handbook for Providers

Montgomery County's APAAG published a guide helping health care professionals deliver culturally competent care to Sikh patients.

APAAG· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Releases ‘Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Sikh Patients’ to…”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Minimum Wage Rate Rose to $18.15/Hour in July 2025

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour effective July 1, 2025, applicable to County contracts.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Online Open House Scheduled for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a general session online open house on March 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m. via Zoom.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
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