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Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts Annual MLK 'SAY IT LOUD' Event Jan. 18

BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown holds its annual MLK event 'SAY IT LOUD' on Jan. 18 with films, live performances, and a record fair.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Fair in Bethesda Jan. 20

Montgomery County Volunteer Center hosts MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair Jan. 20, 1–3PM at Bethesda North Marriott.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

MLK Day 'Fill A Truck' Toiletry Drive at Strathmore

Interfaith Works, the Office of Human Rights, and the Volunteer Center collect toiletries for homeless shelters at Strathmore on Jan. 19, 3:30–5PM.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Free MLK Day Celebration at Strathmore Jan. 19

Montgomery County hosts free Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration at Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4PM; tickets required.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

ECON and PHP Committees Schedule January Worksessions

The Economic Development and Planning, Housing & Parks committees hold budget follow-ups and a zoning worksession Jan. 27 and Jan. 30.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Wheaton Arts & Entertainment Board Establishes 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment Board of Directors achieved nonprofit 501(c)(3) status in 2024, advancing arts and economic development in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Sports Tourism Task Force Launches Feasibility Study for New Facility

Montgomery County's Sport Tourism Task Force, formed in July 2024, is conducting a feasibility and market demand study for a new multi-use sports facility.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Local Economy

Restaurant Owners Town Hall Scheduled for February 24 in Wheaton

A Feb. 24 town hall at M-NCPPC HQ in Wheaton will guide restaurant owners through Maryland food facility regulations and county permitting.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Public Services

WSSC Urges Essential Water Use Only Amid Surge in Main Breaks

WSSC is asking all customers to limit water use to essential tasks after cold temperatures caused widespread leaks and pressure drops.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Environment

BYOB Bill Would Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags, Raise Paper Fee

A public hearing on Bill 24-24 banning single-use plastic carryout bags and doubling the paper bag fee to 10 cents is set for Jan. 14.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Meetings & Hearings

U Visa Act Hearing Set to Remove 10-Year Police Assistance Limit

A public hearing on the Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act is scheduled Jan. 14, targeting removal of a 10-year U visa limitation.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Education

Students Get Fire & Rescue Experience at Wheaton Squad Jan. 18

Middle and high schoolers can earn SSL hours at a Jan. 18 fire and rescue engagement event at Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Public Safety

Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins Dies in Line of Duty

Montgomery County Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins, a 22-year veteran, died in the line of duty on January 11, 2025.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Other

Several County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

Eight county boards and commissions are accepting applications, with some deadlines as early as Jan. 3, 2025.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 6 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Housing & Real Estate

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Community Meetings Scheduled for January

Montgomery Planning hosts in-person and virtual meetings Jan. 14 and 16 to present emerging ideas for the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Transportation

Third Master Plan Highways Hearing Set for Jan. 9 in Germantown

A third public hearing on the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways is scheduled for Jan. 9 at the Upcounty Regional Services Center.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Public Safety

County Launches Online Hate and Bias Incident Reporting Portal

Montgomery County's new online portal allows residents to report hate and bias incidents anonymously in multiple languages.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Meetings & Hearings

Council Schedules Six Public Hearings for January 14

Six items including bag ban legislation, U Visa policy, and budget appropriations set for Jan. 14 County Council hearing.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Local Economy

Expedited Bill 23-23 Would Extend Minority Business Program Sunset Date

Bill to extend the sunset date of the Minority Owned Business Purchasing Program heads to public hearing Jan. 21.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Transportation

Expedited Bill 29-24 Proposes Silver Spring Parking Permits for Service Providers

Expedited bill would create a parking permit rate for specialized service providers in the Silver Spring area.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
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