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Environment

Presidents Day Trash, Recycling Collections Slide One Day

No county recycling or trash pickup on Feb. 16; all collections shift one day later, through Saturday, Feb. 21.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Presdients Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Tras…”
Feb 13
Health & Human Services

ABS Presents $95K 'Labor of Love' Check to March of Dimes

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will present a $95,224.83 check to March of Dimes at the Olney store on Feb. 18.

ABS· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Servicio de Bebidas Alcohólicas del Condado de Montgomery entregará un cheque…”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

Aquatic Centers Open; Recreation Centers Closed Feb. 16

County aquatic centers will remain open on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16, while recreation centers and senior centers will be closed.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Environment

Public Parking Free, Trash Collection Delayed Week of Feb. 16

County public parking will be free Feb. 16; trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day all week, with final collection Feb. 21.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Transportation

Ride On, MARC, Metro Run Holiday Schedules Feb. 16

Ride On, MARC Train, Metrorail, and Metrobus will operate on modified holiday schedules on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Public Services

County Offices, Libraries Closed for Presidents' Day Feb. 16

Montgomery County offices, MC311, libraries, permit services, and state offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 for Presidents' Day.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Horarios del Condado de Montgomery para el Día de los Presidentes el lunes 16 de…”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

Praisner Prom Couture Closet Collecting Formalwear for High Schoolers

Montgomery Recreation accepting donated dresses, tuxedos, and accessories at three rec centers for April 4 distribution event.

Montgomery Recreation· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía Spotlights the “Look Before You Book” Campaign on Radio America, Fri…”
Feb 12
Public Safety

"Look Before You Book" Campaign Targets Illegal Massage Operations

Councilmember Luedtke spotlights county campaign to help residents identify safe, licensed massage services and report suspected human trafficking.

Luedtke· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía Spotlights the “Look Before You Book” Campaign on Radio America, Fri…”
Feb 12
Transportation

MCDOT to Brief Prince George's Planning Board on NH Ave. BRT

MCDOT staff will present the New Hampshire Ave. BRT study to the Prince George's County Planning Board on Feb. 19, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to Planning Board”
Feb 12
Transportation

New Hampshire Ave. BRT Study Heads to Planning Board

MCDOT's completed BRT corridor study goes to Montgomery County Planning Board, with a public hearing set for March 12, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 12, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to Planning Board”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

County Marks Black History Month with Events Across Area

The Council held its annual Black History Month commemoration; Visit Montgomery, libraries, and Bethesda Magazine list local events.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Health & Human Services

DHHS Conducts Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Montgomery County DHHS held its annual Point-in-Time Count last Wednesday to tally residents experiencing homelessness.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Public Safety

Council Briefing Reviews Winter Storm Snow Removal Failures

Council heard from county and school officials after storm left streets unplowed for days and students navigating unsafe sidewalks.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Finance

Glass Hearing: Data Centers Driving Pepco Rate Hikes

Pepco delivery charges up 33% since 2020; Glass held utility hearing linking cost increases to out-of-state data center demand.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Public Safety

Elrich Briefing: Wootton Shooting, State of State

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Feb. 12 to address Wootton High School shooting and Gov. Moore's State of the State.

PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 10 a.m. …”
Feb 12
Other

County Executive Mourns Death of Civil Rights Leader Ruby Reese Moone

County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement on the passing of Rev. Dr. Ruby Reese Moone, a civil rights activist and 40-year MCPS counselor.

Elrich· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Passing of Rev. Dr…”
Feb 12
Elections

2026 Primary Candidate Filing Deadline: Feb. 24, 9 PM

Montgomery County Board of Elections sets 9 PM Feb. 24 deadline to file for 2026 Primary Election candidacy.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE APPROACHES”
Feb 11
Local Economy

County Launches $1.6M Farm-to-Institution Food Aggregation Grant

Montgomery County's FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program offers up to $1.6M over four years to connect local farms with institutional buyers.

OFSR· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery lanza un nuevo programa de subvenciones para conectar a…”
Feb 11
Local Economy

County Launches $1.6M Farm-to-Institution Food Aggregation Grant

Montgomery County's FY26 Food Aggregation Grant offers up to $1.6M over four years to connect local farms with schools, hospitals, and senior centers.

OFSR· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches New Grant Program to Connect Local Farms with Institu…”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

County Issues Respiratory Virus Alert for Flu, COVID, RSV Season

Montgomery County DHHS warns of elevated respiratory virus spread and releases Spanish-language reel on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
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