Montgomery County Head Start/Pre-K registration is open for income-eligible 4-year-olds; fall 2026 enrollment opens March 2.
The CAA and partners host a free EITC Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off event Jan. 30, 11 AM–1 PM at Universities at Shady Grove.
The Community Action Agency formally transferred from the Office of Community Affairs to the Division of Children, Youth and Family Services in December 2025.
County Executive Elrich holds virtual media briefing Dec. 23 on Samsung Biologics' pending purchase of GSK's Rockville campus.
Samsung Biologics acquires GSK's Rockville manufacturing campus for $280M, preserving 500+ jobs in its first U.S. manufacturing site.
MCPS students from Northwest High School created an original music video celebrating the Future Ready initiative, featuring Roberto W. Clemente Middle School.
Six student groups competed in Montgomery College's 13th Raptor Tank Business Pitch Competition on Nov. 19, vying for $5,000 in seed funding.
Council President Natali Fani-González introduces the Trust Act, restricting county resources from being used in federal immigration enforcement.
Montgomery County Public Schools held a public discussion of the superintendent's recommended FY27 Operating Budget on Dec. 17.
County Executive Marc Elrich's weekly video covers the Landlord-Tenant Relations bill, BYO Bag Law, and a county incinerator violation.
Taxi meter rate rises from $2 to $2.50/mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge for trips between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Montgomery County Commission for Women holds its 46th Women's Legislative Briefing at The Universities at Shady Grove on Jan. 31, 2026.
Dec. 24 service ends at 10 p.m.; Dec. 25 uses Sunday/holiday schedules with some routes suspended.
Councilmember Glass convenes a public town hall on pedestrian and cyclist road safety at the Council Office Building on Jan. 10.
County Executive Elrich signed Bill 32-25, the HERO Act, expanding and expediting pension benefits for families of line-of-duty first responders.
Montgomery County's forgivable/0% interest child care facility loan program sets LOI deadline Jan. 15 and application deadline Feb. 15, 2026.
MCDOT adjusts schedules on 31 routes and bus bays on 6 routes starting Jan. 11 to improve on-time performance.
County Executive Elrich praises departing Development Ombudsman Tom Lewis, appointed Special Advisor to House Speaker Peña-Melnyk.
WARP releases Lyft discount codes for sober rides home starting Dec. 19 and Dec. 31, valid through 4 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026.
Wheaton Ice Arena hosts its free annual winter figure skating show on Sunday, December 21, from 1:15–3:45 p.m.