Councilmember Sayles and co-sponsors introduced a $1M special appropriation to fund senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs.
ZTA 26-01 would restrict data centers to industrial zones with 500-ft residential setbacks, noise, lighting, and environmental standards.
Residents can testify in person or via Zoom at capital budget hearings on Feb. 9 and 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
County Executive Elrich sent his recommended capital budget and CIP for FY2027-2032 to the County Council on Jan. 15.
Montgomery County Head Start and preschool program registration is open for the 2025–2026 school year.
Montgomery County recreation summer camp registration opens January 20, 2026, with financial assistance available for eligible families.
Families with children 2½+ considering transition to school-based services can learn about My Turn Program supports on Feb. 3.
Montgomery County residents can obtain free fitness passes granting access to equipped fitness rooms, drop-in gym activities, and game rooms at recreation centers.
A Kemp Mill resident living in her car after eviction was connected to county Housing Stabilization services through Councilmember Glass's office.
A new community mural titled 'Seeds of Hope' by artist Liliane Blom and 50 collaborators has been unveiled at Westfield Wheaton Mall in Wheaton.
The 449th Maryland General Assembly session began this week, with housing, economic growth, and public safety among priorities affecting Montgomery County.
The HERO Act, signed in December 2025, eliminates delays in monthly pension payments to surviving spouses of career firefighters or police officers killed on duty.
Montgomery County legislation reaffirming that county police will not cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement has been introduced in the council.
Over 250 residents joined Councilmember Glass Saturday to discuss safer streets after 678 pedestrian and cyclist crashes and 18 fatalities in 2025.
Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program provides subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents; contact info available.
County Executive Marc Elrich presented his recommended FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on Jan. 15.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Board of Social Services through Feb. 11, 2026.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Human Rights Commission through Feb. 11, 2026.
Montgomery County aquatic centers will remain open on Monday, Jan. 19, while recreation and senior centers are closed.
All county public parking garages, lots, and curbside meters are free on Monday, Jan. 19.