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Meetings & Hearings

Council to Hold Worksession on Waste Disposal Future Sept. 15

The County Council will discuss the future of trash management, including the Dickerson Resource Recovery Facility, on Sept. 15.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward with more housing solutions | Español abajo”
Sep 8
Housing & Real Estate

Three Office-to-Housing Conversions Move Forward in County

Projects in Bethesda, Long Branch, and Germantown are officially proceeding under the county's year-old office conversion program.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward with more housing solutions | Español abajo”
Sep 8
Transportation

US 29 Flash BRT Expands Into Howard County with Four New Stops

MCDOT's Flash Blue Route now runs from Downtown Silver Spring to Downtown Columbia, adding stops at APL, Maple Lawn, and two Columbia hubs.

MCDOT· Sep 8, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MCDOT Launches Expanded US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Service with Four New Stop…”
Sep 8
Transportation

US 29 Flash Corridor Upgrades Include Bus Lanes, Signal Improvements

MCDOT is advancing corridor improvements on US 29 including dedicated bus lanes, upgraded traffic signals, and pedestrian and bicycle safety enhancements.

MCDOT· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “*STARTING TODAY* MCDOT to Launch Expanded US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Service …”
Sep 8
Transportation

Veirs Mill Road Flash BRT Route Planned for 2028 Opening

A second Flash BRT corridor along Veirs Mill Road, from Montgomery College Rockville to Wheaton, is planned to open in 2028.

MCDOT· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “*STARTING TODAY* MCDOT to Launch Expanded US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Service …”
Sep 8
Other

Jawando Recovering From Heart Attack, To Attend Meetings Remotely

Council President Fani-González says Councilmember Will Jawando is making steady progress after a Sept. 5 heart attack and will participate remotely.

Fani-González· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Statement From Council President Natali Fani-González About Councilmember Will J…”
Sep 7
Other

Jawando Hospitalized After Heart Attack, Recovering Well

County Executive Elrich issued a statement after Councilmember Will Jawando suffered a heart attack and received care at GW University Hospital.

Elrich· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement by County Executive Marc Elrich on Councilmember Will Jawando’s Heart …”
Sep 7
Other

Jawando Suffers Heart Attack, Stent Placed, Recovery Expected

Councilmember Will Jawando had a heart attack Sept. 5 during a basketball game; a stent was placed at GW Hospital and full recovery is expected.

Jawando· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Statement from the Office of Councilmember Will Jawando”
Sep 7
Meetings & Hearings

County Council Returns to Session September 15

The Montgomery County Council will resume its fall session on September 15, 2026, following the Labor Day recess.

Friedson· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Happy Labor Day!”
Sep 7
Transportation

Ride On Buses Run Sunday Schedule on Labor Day

Ride On bus, Flash Orange route, and TRiPS Silver Spring store have modified hours Sept. 7; Flex and Blue route suspended.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Transportation Schedule for Labor Day on Monday, September 7”
Sep 7
Transportation

MARC Train Service Suspended Labor Day Sept. 7

No MARC Train service on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Related Schedule for the Labor Day Holiday Observed on Monday, Se…”
Sep 7
Transportation

Metrorail and Metrobus on Sunday Schedule Labor Day

Metrorail runs 6 a.m.–midnight on Sunday schedule Labor Day; Metrobus also on regular Sunday schedule.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Related Schedule for the Labor Day Holiday Observed on Monday, Se…”
Sep 7
Transportation

Free Parking at County Garages and Meters Labor Day

Parking at Montgomery County public garages, lots, and curbside meters is free on Labor Day, Sept. 7.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Related Schedule for the Labor Day Holiday Observed on Monday, Se…”
Sep 7
Transportation

TRiPS Commuter Store Limited Hours Labor Day

TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Labor Day; Mobile Store closed.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Related Schedule for the Labor Day Holiday Observed on Monday, Se…”
Sep 7
Transportation

Ride On Bus Service on Sunday Schedule Labor Day

Ride On regular, extRa Pink, and extRa Lime bus services operate on Sunday schedule Monday, Sept. 7.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Related Schedule for the Labor Day Holiday Observed on Monday, Se…”
Sep 7
Transportation

Two Takoma Park Ride On Bus Stops Discontinued Sept. 6

Ride On stops at Carroll Ave. & Maple Ave. in Takoma Park close Sept. 6; riders redirected to Carroll St. NW & Laurel Ave. or Takoma Station.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Will Begin on Sunday, Sept. 6, to Improve Efficiency…”
Sep 7
Transportation

Flash BRT Blue Line Extends into Howard County Sept. 8

US 29 Flash BRT Blue line extends from Burtonsville north into Howard County, adding four stops to Mall at Columbia and Merriweather.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Will Begin on Sunday, Sept. 6, to Improve Efficiency…”
Sep 7
Transportation

20 Ride On Routes Get New Schedules Sept. 6

MCDOT adjusts timetables on 19 Ride On bus routes starting Sept. 6 to improve efficiency and on-time performance.

MCDOT· Sep 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Will Begin on Sunday, Sept. 6, to Improve Efficiency…”
Sep 7
Health & Human Services

ITP Families Invited to Infant & Toddler CPR Workshop

Montgomery County FSN hosts an in-person infant and toddler CPR/first aid workshop in Wheaton on Sept. 26 for current ITP families.

MCFSN· Sep 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Join Us to Learn Essential First Aid for Little Ones!”
Sep 6
Transportation

Ride On Flex 918 Launches in Sandy Spring-White Oak Area

Ride On Flex route 918 launched service in the Sandy Spring–White Oak area on February 2, 2026.

MCDOT· Sep 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates 250th Anniversary”
Sep 6
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