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Meetings & Hearings

Balcombe Hosts Community Breakfast in Clarksburg April 4

Councilmember Balcombe holds an informal constituent meet-and-greet at K2 Cafe in Clarksburg on Saturday, April 4, 10AM–12PM.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Education

Damascus High School Flagged for Major Renovation Needs

Councilmember Balcombe toured Damascus High School and found dangerous stairways and failing plumbing, calling for CIP funding.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Finance

County Executive Proposes Property Tax, Income Tax Hikes in FY27 Budget

The FY2027 budget recommends a 6.3-cent property tax increase and a 0.1% income tax rate hike, generating ~$185.7M in new revenue.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Transportation

New Flex Zone 918 Adds On-Demand Bus Service to Eastern County Corridor

Flex Zone 918 provides new peak-period on-demand transit for Ednor, Sandy Spring, Norwood, Cloverly, and the New Hampshire Avenue corridor.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Flex Expands Curb-to-Curb Service in Three Zones

Ride On Flex offers on-demand, curb-to-curb pickup for seniors and people with disabilities in Rockville, Wheaton-Glenmont, and Sandy Spring–White Oak.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Other

LaTika Ochieng Named First Female-of-Color Depot Chief at Ride On

LaTika Ochieng has been appointed as the first Woman of Color to serve as a Depot Chief in Ride On's 51-year history.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Zero-Fare Policy Now Covers All Services

Ride On eliminated fares across all services—Ride On, extRa, Flex, and Flash—effective June 29, 2025.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxicab Rates Rise to $2.50 Per Mile

Montgomery County taxicab rates increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Drops Route 38 Stop at Veirs Mill and Gail Street

Ride On Route 38 no longer serves the stop at Veirs Mill Road and Gail Street; the nearest alternative is Centerhill Street.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

WMATA Blue and Silver Line Shuttle Buses April 25–26

Shuttle buses will replace Blue and Silver Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Downtown Largo on April 25–26, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Red Line Suspended Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights July–September

WMATA will suspend Red Line service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights from July 6 to September 7, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Medical Center Metro Bus Loop Closes May 3

The Medical Center Metro Station bus loop will close on May 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. due to Metrorail construction.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Adjusting 18 Bus Routes May 3

MCDOT will modify schedules on 18 Ride On routes starting May 3, 2026, to improve efficiency and on-time performance.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Stop 24866 on Philadelphia Ave Closes March 25

Ride On bus stop at Philadelphia Ave & Chicago Ave (Stop 24866) closes 9 AM–3 PM on March 25 due to tree pruning.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Stop on Philadelphia Ave at Chicago Ave to Close March 25 Due to Tre…”
Mar 25
Parks & Recreation

CAO Madaleno Hosts Media Briefing on Spring Break Activities

CAO Rich Madaleno and Visit Montgomery CEO Kelly Groff discuss spring break events and the Tastemakers Trail on March 25.

PIO· Mar 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County’s Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, …”
Mar 24
Local Economy

ABS March 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a storewide sale promotion throughout March 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Mar 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Mar 24
Parks & Recreation

Sabor de Wheaton Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

The Wheaton Urban District is accepting restaurant, food vendor, artisan, and community exhibitor applications for the June 7 festival.

Wheaton Urban District· Mar 24, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para vendedores para el Festival Culinario y C…”
Mar 24
Other

Council Unanimously Passes County Values Act, Restricting ICE Access

Bill 3-26 mandates judicial warrant signage and staff training at county buildings, bans ICE activity in county parking areas.

Mink· Mar 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “Montgomery County Council Passes the County Values Act to Restrict ICE Access an…”
Mar 24
Health & Human Services

Multicultural Senior Services Fair Set for May 12 in Gaithersburg

A free multilingual senior services fair connecting seniors and caregivers with Medicaid, housing, food, and transportation resources runs May 12 in Gaithersburg.

DHHS· Mar 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 24th”
Mar 24
Health & Human Services

Office of Health Officer Issues Mumps, DC Water, Cancer Update

The latest health officer bulletin covers the DC Water Potomac Interceptor, mumps, colorectal cancer, and national health observances.

DHHS· Mar 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 24th”
Mar 24
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