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Parks & Recreation

County's 31st Annual MLK Celebration at Strathmore, Jan. 18

Montgomery County's free 31st annual MLK Holiday Observance and Birthday Celebration is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Strathmore in North Bethesda.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Education

Maryland Grants Support New Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to help displaced or retiring federal employees and other degree holders become certified teachers.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Local Economy

SkillUp Montgomery Offers Free Online Job Training to Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp® Montgomery platform gives county residents free 24/7 access to over 5,000 online job skills and certification courses.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub offers displaced federal workers and contractors guidance on unemployment benefits, job search, and legal assistance.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center Opens in Wheaton

Montgomery County opens a dedicated career center in Wheaton for displaced federal workers, offering job placement, coaching, and financial counseling.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Education

MCPS Students Can Apply for MCPSEF Scholarships

MCPS students pursuing post-secondary education or training are encouraged to apply for MCPSEF Student Scholarships & Awards.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Begins February 4

Local family law attorneys lead free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce, 7–8:30 p.m., first Wednesday of each month through June 2026.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Meetings & Hearings

2026 Women's Legislative Briefing Tickets on Sale

Maryland's premier legislative event for women and girls returns; student tickets $10, early bird tickets $45 before prices rise in two weeks.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Public Services

County Offices Close Monday for MLK Day

Montgomery County Government offices and programs will follow a modified holiday schedule on Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
Public Safety

Anti-Muslim Graffiti Found at Walt Whitman High School

Anti-Muslim and anti-Arab graffiti was discovered at Walt Whitman High School; MCPD is working with MCPS to find the perpetrators.

Elrich· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Hateful Graffiti at Walt Whitman …”
Jan 16
Public Safety

Glass Condemns Hate Displayed Outside Walt Whitman High School

Councilmember Evan Glass issued a statement condemning anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian hate displayed outside Walt Whitman High School.

Glass· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass Statement on Hate Displayed Outside Walt Whitman High S…”
Jan 16
Public Services

Procurement Office Relocates to 27 Courthouse Square, Rockville

Montgomery County Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Finance

County Minimum Wage for Contracts Rises to $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate for county contracts increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Procurement Hosts Online Open House on Local Vendor Preferences Jan. 21

Montgomery County Procurement holds a free Zoom open house on Local and Veteran Preference Programs on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Finance

County Sets Record $274M Awarded to MFD Businesses in FY25

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible spending — up 10% from FY24.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Self-Adhesive Labels Informal Solicitation #118943 Active

Montgomery County Procurement has an active informal solicitation (#118943) for self-adhesive labels.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

County Aquatic Apparel Marketplace RFP #1178396 Open

Montgomery County seeking vendors for an aquatic apparel and accessories online marketplace and fulfillment contract under RFP #1178396.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Local Economy

Vet Services RFP Amendment Issued, Pre-Submission Jan. 21

Amendment #1 issued for canine/feline veterinary services RFP; pre-submission conference set for Jan. 21 via Microsoft Teams.

Procurement· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 16
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 2-Bedroom Rentals Open at Elms Shady Grove

The Elms Shady Grove has moderately priced 2-bedroom apartments available immediately for $2,280/month.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit Rentals Available at The Elms Shady Grove”
Jan 16
Meetings & Hearings

Women's Legislative Briefing Keynote Set for Jan. 31 in Rockville

Sen. Alsobrooks, Lt. Gov. Miller, and House Speaker Peña-Melnyk headline the 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing at Universities at Shady Grove.

Commission for Women· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission for Women Announces Women’s Legislative Briefing Ke…”
Jan 16
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