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Transportation

MCDOT to Brief Prince George's Planning Board on NH Ave. BRT

MCDOT staff will present the New Hampshire Ave. BRT study to the Prince George's County Planning Board on Feb. 19, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to Planning Board”
Feb 12
Transportation

New Hampshire Ave. BRT Study Heads to Planning Board

MCDOT's completed BRT corridor study goes to Montgomery County Planning Board, with a public hearing set for March 12, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 12, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hampshire Ave. Flash BRT Study Advances to Planning Board”
Feb 12
Parks & Recreation

County Marks Black History Month with Events Across Area

The Council held its annual Black History Month commemoration; Visit Montgomery, libraries, and Bethesda Magazine list local events.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Health & Human Services

DHHS Conducts Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Montgomery County DHHS held its annual Point-in-Time Count last Wednesday to tally residents experiencing homelessness.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Public Safety

Council Briefing Reviews Winter Storm Snow Removal Failures

Council heard from county and school officials after storm left streets unplowed for days and students navigating unsafe sidewalks.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Finance

Glass Hearing: Data Centers Driving Pepco Rate Hikes

Pepco delivery charges up 33% since 2020; Glass held utility hearing linking cost increases to out-of-state data center demand.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Public Safety

Elrich Briefing: Wootton Shooting, State of State

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Feb. 12 to address Wootton High School shooting and Gov. Moore's State of the State.

PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 10 a.m. …”
Feb 12
Other

County Executive Mourns Death of Civil Rights Leader Ruby Reese Moone

County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement on the passing of Rev. Dr. Ruby Reese Moone, a civil rights activist and 40-year MCPS counselor.

Elrich· Feb 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Passing of Rev. Dr…”
Feb 12
Elections

2026 Primary Candidate Filing Deadline: Feb. 24, 9 PM

Montgomery County Board of Elections sets 9 PM Feb. 24 deadline to file for 2026 Primary Election candidacy.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE APPROACHES”
Feb 11
Local Economy

County Launches $1.6M Farm-to-Institution Food Aggregation Grant

Montgomery County's FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program offers up to $1.6M over four years to connect local farms with institutional buyers.

OFSR· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery lanza un nuevo programa de subvenciones para conectar a…”
Feb 11
Local Economy

County Launches $1.6M Farm-to-Institution Food Aggregation Grant

Montgomery County's FY26 Food Aggregation Grant offers up to $1.6M over four years to connect local farms with schools, hospitals, and senior centers.

OFSR· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches New Grant Program to Connect Local Farms with Institu…”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

County Issues Respiratory Virus Alert for Flu, COVID, RSV Season

Montgomery County DHHS warns of elevated respiratory virus spread and releases Spanish-language reel on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccination.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

DHHS Launches Spanish YouTube Shorts on Maternal Health Services

Montgomery County DHHS releases Spanish-language YouTube Shorts covering pregnancy support, insurance options, and the Montgomery Perinatal Program.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

LHI Releases Two Spanish Climate and Health Reels

Latino Health Initiative publishes two new Spanish-language short videos on seasonal affective disorder and reducing single-use plastics.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Facebook Live in Spanish on Marijuana and Teen Brain Health

LHI hosts Spanish-language Facebook Live on marijuana's effects on adolescent brains, with Q&A for parents, Feb. 24 at noon.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - February 11th”
Feb 11
Local Economy

MCEDC Awards Learning Undefeated $250K+ in STEM Grants Since 2021

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation has granted Learning Undefeated more than $250,000 through its High-Impact Grants program since 2021.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities for Students”
Feb 11
Transportation

Ride On Eliminated All Fares Countywide in June 2025

Montgomery County made all Ride On bus rides fare-free for every rider starting June 2025.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities for Students”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Honors Three Groups with Heyman Award

Montgomery Connects, Holiday Park Seniors, and Maryland Senior Olympics received the 2025 Austin Heyman Community for a Lifetime Award.

DHHS· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission on Aging Honors Three Organizations with the ‘Austi…”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

JSSA Offers Paid Teen Mental Health First Aid Training in February

MCPS high school students aged 15+ can earn $100 by completing JSSA's three-session mental health first aid training in Feb.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Finance

VITA Free Tax Assistance Program Kicks Off for 2026

Montgomery County's VITA Partnership launched its 2026 season offering free tax help to income-eligible households.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
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