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Housing & Real Estate

New Law Shifts Impact Tax Timing to Lower Housing Costs

A new Montgomery County law moves impact tax payment from construction start to completion, reducing upfront costs on new housing projects.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Public Safety

HERO Act Guarantees Survivor Benefits for Fallen First Responders

The Council unanimously passed the HERO Act, ensuring surviving spouses of firefighters and police officers receive pension payments without delay.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Public Safety

TRUST Act Introduced to Bar County Police from ICE Cooperation

The TRUST Act, introduced by Glass and colleagues, would prohibit Montgomery County police from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Public Safety

Council Passes U Visa Act to Protect Crime Victims

The Council unanimously passed the U Visa Act, allowing eligible immigrant crime victims to apply for a U Visa regardless of when the crime occurred.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Transportation

RideOn Buses Go Fare-Free, Ridership Up 5.4%

RideOn buses have been fare-free for all riders since July 1, 2025, with ridership climbing 5.4% since the change took effect.

Glass· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
Dec 16
Parks & Recreation

County Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20 for Residents

Montgomery County resident camp registration begins Jan. 20 at 6:30 a.m. on ActiveMONTGOMERY.org; non-residents may register Jan. 22.

Montgomery County Recreation· Dec 16, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Recreation to Host Summer Camp Fairs in January ”
Dec 16
Parks & Recreation

Recreation Hosts Summer Camp Fairs at Two County Sites

Free Summer Camp Fairs at Germantown and Burtonsville rec centers Jan. 10–11, with on-site Rec Assist financial aid processing.

Montgomery County Recreation· Dec 16, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Recreation to Host Summer Camp Fairs in January ”
Dec 16
Parks & Recreation

Recreation Dept. Hosts Free Summer Camp Fairs in January

Montgomery County Recreation will hold free summer camp fairs Jan. 10 in Germantown and Jan. 11 in Burtonsville, 1–4 p.m. each day.

Recreation· Dec 16, 2025· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Departamento de Recreación Organizará Ferias de Campamentos de Verano en Ener…”
Dec 16
Transportation

Flash BRT Expansion: Veirs Mill Road Construction Underway, Service by 2028

Construction and utility work for a new Flash BRT corridor on Veirs Mill Road has begun, with service expected to start in 2028.

MCDOT· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MCDOT Announces the Return of Decorated Winter Holiday 'Flash Lights' …”
Dec 16
Transportation

Decorated 'Flash Lights' Holiday Buses Return to US 29 Route

Five decorated Flash BRT buses with holiday lights and signage run along Colesville Road/Columbia Pike (US 29) throughout December.

MCDOT· Dec 16, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MCDOT Announces the Return of Decorated Winter Holiday 'Flash Lights' …”
Dec 16
Housing & Real Estate

Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs Seeks Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs through Jan. 16, 2026.

Montgomery County· Dec 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - December 15, 2025”
Dec 15
Education

MSDE Seeks Comments on Family Child Care Regulation Changes

Maryland State Department of Education proposes adding a nonpublic nursery school component to family child care regulations; comments due Dec. 15.

DHHS· Dec 15, 2025· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNER AT MSDE”
Dec 15
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Opens 2026 Financial Assistance Applications

Montgomery County Recreation is accepting financial assistance applications for 2026 programs.

MCFSN· Dec 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: December 2025 Vol. II”
Dec 15
Health & Human Services

WSSC Emergency Relief Fund Available for Eligible Residents

WSSC Water is offering an emergency relief fund for Montgomery County residents facing water bill hardship.

MCFSN· Dec 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: December 2025 Vol. II”
Dec 15
Education

FSN Webinar: Inclusion in Childcare and Pre-K Settings

Family Support Network hosts a free learning session on inclusion and challenging behaviors in early childhood programs, Jan. 14, 2026.

MCFSN· Dec 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: December 2025 Vol. II”
Dec 15
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich Signs Bill 31-25 Requiring 14-Day Eviction Notice to County

County Executive Elrich signs legislation requiring landlords to notify DHCA at least 14 days before a scheduled eviction.

PIO· Dec 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Bill 31-25 Improving Eviction No…”
Dec 15
Education

MCPS Opens Two Hours Late Dec. 15 Due to Ice

MCPS is Code Yellow for Monday, Dec. 15, with a 2-hour delayed opening due to refreezing overnight temperatures.

CUPF· Dec 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Updates and Announcements |🌨️Weather Update for December 15, 2025🌨️”
Dec 15
Transportation

WMATA Overhauls 50 Metrobus Routes Starting Dec. 14

WMATA changes schedules and service on 50 Metrobus routes, including 15 Maryland routes, effective Sunday, Dec. 14.

MCDOT· Dec 14, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “WMATA Changing 50 Metrobus Routes Beginning Sunday, December 14”
Dec 14
Public Safety

MCPD Boosts Patrols at Synagogues After Australia Attack

Montgomery County Police increased patrols at synagogues and Hanukkah events following an antisemitic terror attack in Australia.

Elrich· Dec 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Antisemitic Terror Attack in Aust…”
Dec 14
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Parenting Skills Sessions via Zoom

Montgomery County Family Support Network hosting 6-week 'Positive Solutions for Families' Zoom series starting Jan. 9, 2026.

DHHS· Dec 14, 2025· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us! Positive Solutions for Families”
Dec 14
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