Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law bans plastic carryout bags and charges 10 cents per paper bag starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Montgomery County's Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment survey for older adults is open through December 14.
MCDOT is recruiting high school students as Vision Zero Youth Ambassadors; applications due December 5.
Applications for the Liquor Board, Montgomery Cares Advisory Board, and Building Energy Performance Improvement Board close December 5.
A public hearing on creating the Viva White Oak Development District is set for January 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM.
The County Council held hearings or advanced four bills covering firefighter survivor benefits, noise enforcement, police data, and climate assessments.
The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Dec. 8 on invasive plants legislation, traffic enforcement cameras, and the Safe Streets Act.
The Economic Development Committee meets Dec. 4 for a briefing on county economic development grants.
MCPS is considering using Crown High School as a holding school rather than opening it as an independent facility, amid ongoing boundary studies.
Marilyn Balcombe was unanimously elected Council Vice President and Natali Fani-González elected Council President for 2026 on Dec. 2.
The Dept. of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents to leave fallen leaves in place to improve soil health and support pollinators.
Registration for Montgomery County Recreation's Winter programs opened November 18, 2025.
Nine Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 19 to open until filled.
The County Council introduced Bill 34-25 on climate assessments and called three bills for final reading, including child care and bikeway parking measures.
The Transportation and Environment Committee voted 3-0 on Bill 24-25, repealing Transportation Demand Management rules; full Council vote pending.
The Economic Development Committee met Nov. 12 with the Maryland Dept. of Agriculture on value-added agriculture; next session is Dec. 4 on economic development grants.
The Nepal Education and Cultural Center celebrated its 25th anniversary, recognized as a cornerstone of the Nepali-American community in Montgomery County.
Waters Landing ES, Journey's Crossing, and Carrabba's hosted a Friendsgiving spaghetti dinner for Germantown families affected by federal furloughs and food assistance cuts.
Montgomery County Council issued its annual Small Business Saturday proclamation, with Kefa Cafe and The Branded Company accepting honors.
The Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee holds a worksession on the Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study on Monday, Nov. 17.