Maryland implemented Eric's ID Law, allowing residents with developmental disabilities to add a butterfly symbol to state-issued IDs to alert first responders.
Councilmember Sayles joined the NACo Board of Directors and accepted a NACo Achievement Award for Montgomery County's S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council.
MCITP's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based early childhood sessions for children of all abilities ages birth to 5.
MCITP/FSN hosts a free session on what happens when a child in early intervention turns 3 and transitions to new services.
Family Support Network hosts a free session on preventing exclusion of young children from childcare and pre-K programs.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection published a video recap of its key 2025 highlights.
Montgomery County Executive published a recap video of key county climate achievements from 2025.
Montgomery County Public Libraries' Winter Reading Marathon challenges residents to log 26.2 hours of reading by Feb. 28, 2026.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts the 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing on Jan. 31 at The Universities at Shady Grove.
Montgomery County Recreation will hold free Summer Camp Fairs in January 2026, allowing families to explore camp programs and meet recreation staff.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will reduce the number of branches open on Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026, to ensure consistent staffing.
A free virtual job fair for residents 50 and older runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Jan. 20, coordinated by the Jewish Council for the Aging.
Montgomery County's annual MLK Birthday Tribute concert is set for Jan. 18 at the Strathmore, beginning at 4 p.m. The event is free.
Montgomery County's 2026 MLK Day of Service & Volunteer Fair runs 2–4 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Bethesda North Marriott in Rockville. Registration required.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts a free virtual divorce and separation forum on Jan. 7, running monthly through June 2026.
Montgomery County Public Libraries begin free daily printing — up to 15 black-and-white or 2 color pages — at all branches except Noyes on Jan. 5.
Montgomery County Recreation's RecFit passes will again be free for county residents in 2026, providing access to fitness rooms and open gym activities.
Maryland State Parks hosts a self-guided 3.7-mile First Day Hike along the Lakeshore Trail at Seneca Creek State Park on New Year's Day 2026.
Montgomery County DEP is reminding residents to recycle live Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday lights, and cardboard boxes after the holiday season.
Montgomery County's amended Bring Your Own Bag law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, banning plastic carryout bags and raising the bag tax to 10 cents.