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Environment

County Flood Risk Explorer Tool Now Available for Select Watersheds

Montgomery County's Flood Risk Explorer tool shows flood projections for Sligo Creek, Lower and Middle Rock Creek Watersheds, with more to come.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Contractor Training Video, Meadow Sod Trial, New Bamboo Law and Chesa…”
Jun 4
Environment

Montgomery County Bans Sale and Planting of Invasive Bamboo

Bill 26-25 bans the sale, planting, and transplanting of invasive running bamboo (e.g., Phyllostachys) in Montgomery County starting in July 2026.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Contractor Training Video, Meadow Sod Trial, New Bamboo Law and Chesa…”
Jun 4
Environment

County Launches Construction and Demolition Recycling Resources

Montgomery County's Zero Waste Programs Division has published a guide on where to recycle and reuse construction and demolition materials.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Contractor Training Video, Meadow Sod Trial, New Bamboo Law and Chesa…”
Jun 4
Environment

RainScapes Contractor Training Video Now Available Online

Contractors who missed the February in-person training can watch a recorded video and pass an 80% quiz to join the RainScapes Contractors List.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Contractor Training Video, Meadow Sod Trial, New Bamboo Law and Chesa…”
Jun 4
Environment

Radio Show to Feature EcoLatinos Youth Environmental Program

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs June 5 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, spotlighting EcoLatinos' free bilingual summer camp for high schoolers.

MCCouncil· Jun 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America: En Sintonía con el Concejo Highlights En…”
Jun 4
Environment

Poolesville Students Install Meadow Sod at Smith Eco Center

Poolesville High School Global Ecology students installed native meadow sod at Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center in Rockville.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer RainScapes Care, Meadow Sod Trial, New Native Plant Finder, and Chesapeak…”
Jun 4
Environment

University of Maryland Launches Maryland Native Plant Finder Tool

UMD Extension's new Maryland Native Plant Finder lets users search native plants by moisture, light, deer-resistance, bloom time, and more.

DEP· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Summer RainScapes Care, Meadow Sod Trial, New Native Plant Finder, and Chesapeak…”
Jun 4
Elections

Ride On, Metrobus Routes Serve 14 Early Voting Centers June 11-18

MCDOT highlights Ride On and Metrobus routes connecting riders to all 14 Montgomery County primary election early voting centers.

MCDOT· Jun 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Public Transit Expands Access to Montgomery County's 14 Primary Election Ea…”
Jun 4
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Rentals Available Now at Bethesda's The Camille

Two 2BR/1BA MPDU apartments at The Camille in Bethesda are available at $2,188/month; one now, one from July 16.

DHCA· Jun 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at The Camille”
Jun 4
Transportation

MCDOT Lists Active and Recent Traffic Calming Projects Countywide

MCDOT details a dozen active and recently completed traffic calming and intersection improvement projects across Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Montgomery Village Avenue Gets 2.4-Mile Pedestrian Safety Overhaul

MCDOT is installing signals, hybrid beacons, and upgraded crosswalks along 2.4 miles of Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Transportation

MCDOT Upgrades Bel Pre Road Pedestrian Safety Near Argyle Middle School

MCDOT is adding signals, crosswalk upgrades, lane narrowing, and median barriers along a half-mile of Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County is Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Summer Traffic Engineer…”
Jun 3
Meetings & Hearings

Virtual Hearing Set for Purple Line Manchester Place Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing June 25 on proposed ADA sidewalks and curb ramps near the Purple Line's Manchester Place station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Manchester P…”
Jun 3
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set on Purple Line Long Branch Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds a June 23 virtual public hearing on proposed ADA-compliant sidewalks near the Purple Line Long Branch station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Long Branch …”
Jun 3
Finance

Council Rejects Property Tax Hike, Reforms Income Tax

Council unanimously rejected a 6%+ property tax increase and reshaped income taxes, with 95% of wage earners getting a cut under the FY27 budget.

Fani-González· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “My Statement on Misleading Information Regarding the Council’s FY27 Budget Decis…”
Jun 3
Finance

Fani-González Defends FY27 Budget, Rejects Tax Hike Claims

Council President says 95% of wage earners get income tax cut under FY27 budget; property tax increase was unanimously rejected.

Fani-González· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González’s Statement on Misleading Information Regarding …”
Jun 3
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Studios and Apartments Opening at Eleven55 Ripley, Silver Spring

Eleven55 Ripley in Silver Spring has MPDU studio, 1BD, and 2BD units available now through August at $1,494–$1,927/month.

DHCA· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Ashton Market and Eleven55 Ripley”
Jun 3
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 1BR Rental Available at Ashton Market, $1,525/Month

A 950 SF one-bedroom MPDU apartment is available immediately at 50 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Ashton for $1,525/month.

DHCA· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Ashton Market and Eleven55 Ripley”
Jun 3
Environment

DEP Webinar: Business Waste Reduction and Recycling June 17

Montgomery County DEP hosts a free online webinar on business waste reduction, reuse, and sustainable packaging on June 17, 2026.

DEP· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling Online Webinar”
Jun 3
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Media Briefing Rescheduled for June 4, 11 a.m.

County Executive Marc Elrich's weekly virtual media briefing moved to Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m.

PIO· Jun 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “RESCHEDULED for Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elr…”
Jun 3
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