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Finance

GO Committee Reviews $172.7M General Government CIP

GO Committee examines $172.7M FY27-32 CIP for County offices, a $14.9M decrease from the prior plan, plus a new African American Historical Markers project.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Cable Fund Strategic Plan

The GO Committee meets Feb. 19 to review the FY27 Cable Plan amid accelerating revenue declines from cord-cutting.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

RespectFest 2026 Runs March 8–15, Culminating at Wheaton Rec Center

Weeklong RespectFest series runs March 8–15, ending with a free in-person celebration March 15 at Wheaton Community Recreation Center.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Rec Spring Registration Opens Feb. 18

Spring program registration for Montgomery County Recreation opens Feb. 18 for residents, with non-resident sign-up beginning Feb. 20.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

Free VITA Tax Prep Available Through April 9 for Low-Income Residents

Montgomery County's VITA program offers free tax prep through April 9 for households earning $69,000 or less.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Transportation

Ride On Recruiting Transit Advisory Group Members for Two-Year Terms

Ride On seeks applicants for its Transit Advisory Group, especially students, seniors, people with disabilities, and bilingual residents.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Local Economy

County Launches Food Aggregation Grant to Connect Farms with Institutions

New grant program aims to link small local farms with schools, hospitals, and senior centers as institutional buyers.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Breeze Thru the Trees 5K Returns March 22 at Ruppert Nurseries

Annual 5K and one-mile fun run through Ruppert Nurseries on March 22 benefits the Children's Opportunity Alliance.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Anti-Trafficking Campaign

Montgomery County kicked off a public awareness campaign to help residents identify signs of human trafficking at massage and wellness businesses.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Minds In Motion 19th Annual Black History Month Celebration Feb. 20

Free community event at Watkins Mill High School features student performances, poetry, and dance on Feb. 20, 7–9 PM.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Local Economy

Bill 7-26 Would Ease Permitting Rules for County Farmers

Proposed legislation would clarify agricultural activities and exempt farms from commercial permitting standards in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Public Safety

Student Shot at Wootton High School, Sparking Safety Debate

A student was seriously injured after a classmate brought a firearm to Thomas S. Wootton High School, triggering a lockdown.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Environment

Elrich Briefing to Address EPA Cuts Wednesday

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Feb. 18 to discuss federal EPA deregulatory actions and local environmental impact.

PIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Coach Hooks' 480 Club Mentors Montgomery County Youth Through Sport

Coach Joseph Hooks' grassroots 480 Club uses sport, mentorship, and mental wellness to reach youth across Montgomery County.

County Cable Montgomery· Feb 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Education

Black History Month Documentary Spotlights Scotland Community in Potomac

MCPS PEG channel airs 'Echoes of the Ancestors,' a documentary on Montgomery County's historically Black Scotland community.

MCPS-MD· Feb 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Public Safety

Wootton High School Ghost Gun Shooting Suspect Charged as Adult

A 16-year-old charged in the Wootton High School ghost gun shooting will be held without bond in an adult facility.

MyMCMedia· Feb 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Other

County Executive Elrich Mourns Death of Rev. Jesse Jackson

County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson following his death, citing his civil rights legacy.

Elrich· Feb 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Passing of Rev. Je…”
Feb 17
Other

ABS February 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sales promotion throughout February 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Feb 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Feb 17
Transportation

Medical Center Bus Loop Closure Reroutes Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Metro bus loop on three Sundays in 2026, shifting Ride On routes to Rockville Pike bus bays.

MCDOT· Feb 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED DATES: Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On …”
Feb 17
Health & Human Services

FIC Offers Free Early Childhood Orientations in February

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds virtual orientations Feb. 17–26 for its free play-based program for children birth to age 5.

MCFIC· Feb 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in February!/ Acompáñenos en Febrero!”
Feb 17
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