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Health & Human Services

2026 Homeless Point in Time Count Draws 200+ Volunteers

Montgomery County's 2026 Point in Time Count was conducted overnight Feb. 4, with more than 200 volunteers participating.

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

MD Birth Certificate Modernization Act Advances in Legislature

SB 626 would simplify the process for updating sex designations on Maryland birth certificates.

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

MD Good Cause Eviction Bill Would Protect Renters

HB 774/SB 462 would let counties prohibit landlords from refusing lease renewals without good cause.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Transportation

Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026 Under Review

HB 386/SB 281 would restructure Maryland's funding to WMATA, moving toward more stable transit financing.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Finance

MD Bill Would Authorize County-Level Child Tax Credit

HB 363/SB 468 would let Maryland counties offer an income tax credit for certain dependent children.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Environment

MD Bill Would Require Individual Unit Water Meters

HB 220/SB 130 would regulate individual unit water meters and limit excess fees, spurred by issues at the Grand.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Other

Council Briefed on Winter Storm Fern Snow Operations

The County Council received a Feb. 3 briefing on Winter Storm Fern snow operations; a full-Council follow-up is planned.

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

Shooting at Wootton High School, Suspect in Custody

A shooting at Wootton High School on Monday left one person injured; the shooter has been charged and is in custody.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Transportation

MARC Train Runs Holiday Schedule on All Three Lines Feb. 16

MARC Train will operate an R (reduced) holiday schedule on the Penn, Camden, and Brunswick lines on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

Metrorail, Metrobus on Weekend Schedule Presidents' Day

Metrorail runs 5 a.m.–midnight on a Weekend schedule; Metrobus operates a Saturday +Supplemental schedule on Feb. 16.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

County Parking Free in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton Feb. 16

County public garages, lots, and curbside meters in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton will be free on Presidents' Day, Feb. 16.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

TRiPS Commuter Store Has Reduced Hours Presidents' Day

The TRiPS Commuter Store at Silver Spring Transit Center will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Feb. 16; the Mobile Store will be closed.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Transportation

Ride On, extRa, Flex Buses Run Holiday Schedule Feb. 16

Ride On and associated bus services will operate on a Holiday schedule for Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

MCDOT· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 16”
Feb 11
Environment

Clean Energy & Community Resources Day Slated for March 11

Montgomery County Green Bank hosts a Clean Energy & Community Resources Day on March 11 from 5–7 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Local Economy

Green Career Conference Hosted by County Green Bank February 19

Montgomery County Green Bank hosts a green career exploration and tech resources conference on Feb. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County GreenFest Scheduled for April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest will run April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

DEP Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways This Winter

DEP warns that road salt runoff pollutes the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers, which supply drinking water to county residents.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Health & Human Services

Groundswell Offers Free Community Resilience Center Feasibility Assessments

Groundswell is offering no-cost feasibility assessments to help facilities explore becoming Community Resilience Centers.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Housing & Real Estate

Maryland Ground Source Heat Pump Pilot Accepts Applications Through March 15

MEA's Ground Source Heat Pump Advantage Pilot offers per-unit incentives to builders of qualifying new residential construction.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
Environment

Maryland OPEN Energy Innovation Grant Deadline February 27

Maryland Energy Administration's OPEN Energy Innovation Grant supports GHG-reducing, equity-focused energy projects; apply by Feb. 27.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
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