All Ride On bus services became fare-free on June 29, 2025, eliminating fares county-wide.
Ride On Flash Blue service on US 29 expands into Howard County starting September 8, 2026.
Montgomery County celebrates its 250th founding anniversary on Sept. 6, 2026, with historical milestones highlighted across transportation, science, and civil rights.
Bus stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center moved to Ferrara Drive sidewalk through ~Sept. 18, 2026 for window replacement work.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Commission on Common Ownership Communities through Sept. 30, 2026.
Ride On bus, Flash Orange route, and TRiPS Silver Spring store have adjusted hours on Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026.
The Montgomery County Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55/hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The Office of Procurement holds a free Zoom open house for vendors on September 16, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.
Montgomery County is soliciting proposals for bus depot washdown and degreasing services under RFP #1182845.
Montgomery County is expanding contracting opportunities to women-owned and veteran-owned businesses through its procurement programs.
Montgomery County hosts a 9/11 25th anniversary memorial on Sept. 11 from 8:45–10 a.m. at Courthouse Square Park in Rockville.
Annual Labor Day parades return to Kensington and Gaithersburg on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, featuring local organizations, performers, and officials.
Montgomery County marks its 250th birthday on Sept. 6, 2026, with social media history features and community events throughout September.
Montgomery County recognizes 988 Day Sept. 8 with a free public virtual Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting at 4 p.m.
MCDOT's Flash Blue Route extends weekday rush-hour service to Columbia and APL starting Sept. 8, connecting Silver Spring to Downtown Columbia.
Nonprofits, schools, and government entities may apply for CLIR grants up to $300,000 to digitize materials documenting underrepresented communities; due Oct. 20.
A nonprofit may apply for up to $7.5M in USDA cold chain subaward program grants supporting food banks and low-income nutrition assistance; due Oct. 1, 2026.
Nonprofits, for-profits, and academic institutions may apply for up to $3M in food retail and supply chain grants; deadline Sept. 18, 2026.
National Park Service accepting applications up to $50,000 for outdoor and heritage tourism projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed; due Nov. 4, 2026.