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Chevy Chase Acura Launches Automotive Career Pathways for Latino Youth

Chevy Chase Acura in Bethesda unveiled a new Automotive Career Pathways Program for underserved Latino youth in partnership with Identity, Inc.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service Goes Fare-Free Countywide

Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex, and Flash buses became fare-free on June 29; Metrobus fares remain $2.25.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Other

Four County Boards Seeking Applicants, Deadlines This Month

Montgomery County seeks applicants for four boards and commissions, with deadlines ranging from July 16 to open-until-filled.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled July 22 on Invasive Plants, Zoning

Council holds three public hearings July 22 at 1:30PM on invasive plants, alkaline hydrolysis zoning, and native plant landscaping.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled July 15 on Five Items

Council holds five public hearings July 15 at 1:30PM on zoning, noise, early care, and a $1.99M fire rescue grant.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Public Hearings on 10 Bills and Master Plan

Montgomery County Council held public hearings on 10 bills July 8, covering taxes, forest conservation, labor, transportation, and more.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

TE and PHP Committees Discuss Street Classification, Master Planning

Transportation & Environment and Planning, Housing & Parks committees held joint session July 7 on street classification and master planning.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

ECON Committee Reviews Economic Indicators, Small Business Grants

County Council's ECON committee meets July 10 on Q1 economic indicators and July 14 to review new small-business competitive grant process.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

27-Farm Tour and Harvest Sale Set for July 26–27

Montgomery County's annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale visits 27 farms in the Agricultural Reserve on July 26–27, rain or shine.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Local Economy

Virtual Session on Workforce Training for Federal Workers

Councilmember Balcombe hosts final 'United in Service and Support' webinar July 23 at 7PM on workforce training and certification.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

June Farmers Markets Running Across District 6

Three farmers markets are scheduled across District 6 in June, including weekly markets in Wheaton and one-time events in Silver Spring.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Education

Info Session on MCPS Alternative Education Program Set for July 10

A July 10 community session at Flower Valley Elementary will cover MCPS' Alternative Education Program for struggling students.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Parks & Recreation

Renovated Valleywood Neighborhood Park Playground Reopens in Aspen Hill

Valleywood Neighborhood Park in Aspen Hill has reopened with new play structures, an accessible swing, artwork, a seesaw, and a spring rider.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Meetings & Hearings

Listening Session on University Boulevard Corridor Plan Planned for July

Fani-González hosts a July 16 community session on the Planning Board's University Boulevard Corridor Master Plan at Odessa Shannon Middle School.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Street Project Grand Opening Set for June 21

A new community gathering space at Elkin and Price Streets in Wheaton opens Saturday, June 21, with programming from noon to 5 PM.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Holds Second Worksession on Workforce Housing Corridor ZTA

The Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee meets June 23 for a second worksession on ZTA 25-02, allowing denser housing along designated corridors.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 25-09 Would Allow Water Cremation Facilities in County

A new zoning text amendment introduced June 17 would permit alkaline hydrolysis (aquamation) funeral facilities in Montgomery County.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Meetings & Hearings

Bill Introduced Requiring Labor Peace Deals at County-Backed Hotels

Fani-González, Stewart, and Katz introduced a bill requiring labor peace agreements in hotel projects where the County is an economic participant.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Transportation

L8 Metrobus Replaced by M22 Route Starting June 29

WMATA's Better Bus Initiative replaces the L8 Metrobus with the new M22 route on June 29, connecting Olney to Bethesda via Wheaton.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Host July Listening Session on University Blvd Master Plan

Fani-González will hold a community listening session July 16 at Odessa Shannon Middle School on the University Boulevard Corridor Master Plan.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
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