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Public Safety

Winter Storm Information Portal Available for Residents

Montgomery County's Winter Storm Information Portal offers snow prep guidance and a way to submit snow-related service requests.

Evans· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from Councilmember Shebra Evans!”
Dec 24
Meetings & Hearings

County Council in Recess Until Jan. 12, 2026

The Montgomery County Council will be on recess and resume sessions on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Evans· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from Councilmember Shebra Evans!”
Dec 24
Transportation

New Year's Day Transit Reduced, Parking Free Jan. 1

Ride On extRa 101 and Flex suspended Jan. 1; Metrorail on Weekend Late Night schedule; MARC not running; county parking free.

MCDOT· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the Winter Holidays”
Dec 24
Transportation

New Year's Eve Transit Runs Full Weekday Schedules Dec. 31

Ride On, Metrorail (until 2 a.m.), Metrobus, and MARC all operate Dec. 31; TRiPS store open regular hours; parking at normal rates.

MCDOT· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the Winter Holidays”
Dec 24
Transportation

Christmas Day Transit: Reduced Service, Free Parking Dec. 25

Most Ride On routes shift to Sunday schedules Dec. 25; extRa 101, Flex, and MARC Train suspended; public parking free all day.

MCDOT· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the Winter Holidays”
Dec 24
Transportation

Ride On, Metro, MARC Holiday Schedules for Christmas Eve

Ride On and Metrorail run weekday schedules Dec. 24; MARC operates reduced R schedule; TRiPS Commuter Store closes at 2:30 p.m.

MCDOT· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Transportation Schedules for the Winter Holidays”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

OFSR Awards $428K to Six Food Rescue Nonprofits

Six organizations received $428,202 in FY26 Community Food Assistance grants in October 2025 for food recovery services.

OFSR· Dec 24, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Food Recovery Network with New Funding, Coordination, …”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

$30K Grant Funds Food Recovery Network Coordination

OFSR awarded $30,000 to the Montgomery County Food Council to coordinate the new Food Recovery Collaborative.

OFSR· Dec 24, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Food Recovery Network with New Funding, Coordination, …”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

County Awards $306K for Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants

OFSR's FRNI Grant Program awarded $306,000 in Spring 2025 to four nonprofits for refrigerated vehicles and cold storage.

OFSR· Dec 24, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Food Recovery Network with New Funding, Coordination, …”
Dec 24
Elections

2026 Primary Candidate Filing Deadline Set for Feb. 24

Montgomery County Board of Elections sets 9 p.m. Feb. 24, 2026 as the deadline to file for County Executive, Council, and other local offices.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Dec 23, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE APPROACHES”
Dec 23
Finance

County Minimum Wage Requirement Now $18.15 Per Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rose to $18.15/hour effective July 1, 2025, applying to county contracts.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
Local Economy

Six Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Small Businesses

Montgomery County has six active Local Small Business Reserve Program solicitations open, covering cleaning, landscaping, landfill maintenance, and more.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
Local Economy

Online Open House: Veteran Preference Program Overview Jan. 21

The Office of Procurement hosts a free Zoom overview of its Veteran Preference Program on January 21, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
Local Economy

County MFD Spend Hits Record $274M in FY25

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-owned businesses in FY25, 21.21% of eligible dollars.

Office of Procurement· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 23
Education

DHHS Child Care Support Services Offers Professional Development Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has opened registration for professional development opportunities for the early childhood community.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Dec 23
Environment

Montgomery County Offers Christmas Tree Recycling Guidance

Live holiday trees can be set out for curbside recycling; artificial trees require a 311 bulk trash pickup request.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Environment

County DEP Urges Reduced Road Salt Use This Winter

Montgomery County DEP advises residents to use only 12 oz. of salt per 10 sidewalk squares to protect waterways and wildlife.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Health & Human Services

VITA Free Tax Help Appointments Open January 5; Volunteers Needed

Free VITA tax assistance appointments open Jan. 5, 2026; volunteers sought for IRS-certified roles through mid-April.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Housing & Real Estate

County Executive Signs 14-Day Eviction Notice Law

County Executive Marc Elrich signed Bill 31-25 on Dec. 15, requiring landlords to give tenants 14 days' notice before eviction.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Health & Human Services

Head Start Program Seeks Coat Donations for Young Students

Montgomery County Head Start/Pre-K is collecting new coats, hats, gloves, and boots in sizes 4–6 for children in need.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
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