Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag law bans plastic carryout bags and raises the paper bag tax to 10 cents, effective January 1, 2026.
Seven Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 17 to Dec. 5, 2025.
Upcoming County Council public hearings cover ZTA 25-13, the HERO Act retirement survivor benefits bill, and a police community policing report bill.
The County Council took recent action on six bills covering telecom zoning, climate assessments, child care coordination, and bikeway parking.
The Transportation and Environment Committee discussed Expedited Bill 30-25 on leaf removal equipment noise enforcement and received a transit update Nov. 3.
The ECON Committee meets Nov. 10 for an update on Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation's activities and 2026 outlook.
Montgomery County Council holds a Youth Town Hall on Nov. 5 at 7PM at the Council Office Building, with pizza reception at 6:15PM.
Montgomery County's newest park, the 475-acre Royce Hanson Conservation Park at Broad Run, opened in Poolesville with trails and natural areas.
Council members and Gov. Wes Moore visited the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center to discuss relief for furloughed federal workers.
Montgomery County Council introduced a $7.75M special appropriation to aid residents and nonprofits hit by the federal shutdown and SNAP changes.
Montgomery Parks is seeking public input on Stoneybrook Local Park renovations, including a new skate park, via a Oct. 28 virtual meeting.
The County Council's ECON Committee convened the first of several worksessions on Montgomery County's retail economy.
Montgomery County launched the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center for laid-off federal workers, backed by $700K.
A free outdoor community concert takes place Oct. 16, 5–7 PM at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.
MCDOT and Councilmember Fani-González host a Veirs Mill BRT public meeting Oct. 21 at Albert Einstein High School.
The Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee has scheduled University Blvd Sector Plan worksessions on Oct. 20 and Nov. 4.
Summer Lim, 11, died in a crash with an MCPS bus at Russett Rd and Bauer Dr in Aspen Hill; investigation ongoing.
16-year-old James Anderson of Wheaton High died crossing University Blvd; Fani-González has urged SHA to redesign the corridor.
A Forest Glen resident was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend as she left a residence; the suspect has been arrested.
The Mid Atlantic Antique & Garden Festival runs Oct. 25–26 at Aix La Chapelle Farm in Poolesville.