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BGE Raises Gas and Electric Distribution Rates Jan. 2026

BGE increased its gas and electric delivery rates effective Jan. 1, 2026, raising the distribution portion of customer bills.

DEP· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤷🏽‍♀️ Find out about our new 6/7 trend...we promise you will like it!”
Jan 13
Education

Free Tax Seminar for Family Child Care Providers Jan. 31

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a free half-day tax seminar for family child care businesses in Silver Spring on Jan. 31.

MCCCSS· Jan 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🏦💵Ready for Tax Season? Join Our Free Seminar – Jan. 31”
Jan 13
Elections

Elections Board Defends Voter Rolls Amid RNC Lawsuit

Montgomery County Board of Elections responds to Republican National Committee lawsuit, defending its voter roll maintenance practices.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Statement by the Montgomery County Board of Elections on Maintaining Our Voter R…”
Jan 12
Local Economy

County Seeks LSBRP Vendors for Annual Business Conference

Montgomery County gauging interest from local small businesses to organize an annual business and nonprofit conference, budget up to $50K.

Office of Procurement· Jan 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Potential LSBRP Contracting Opportunity”
Jan 12
Public Safety

Council Hears $2.44M Supplemental Appropriation for Public Safety Operations Center

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on a $2.44M FY26 capital budget supplement for the Public Safety Joint Operations Center.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Housing & Real Estate

Council Holds Hearing on Viva White Oak Development District Creation

Council hears public testimony Jan. 13 on a resolution to create the Viva White Oak Development District.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Housing & Real Estate

Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment for Optional Method Overlay Zones

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on ZTA 25-14, addressing optional method public benefits in overlay zones.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Scheduled on Immigrant Protections Bill 35-25

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Transportation

Council Briefed on DMVMoves $460M Annual WMATA Funding Plan

COG and WMATA brief Council on DMVMoves plan committing $460M/year in new transit funding by FY29, with $152M from Maryland.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Finance

Council Introduces FY27 Operating Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines

Council introduces resolution setting FY27 budget ceilings for property tax revenue and aggregate spending; public hearing set for Jan. 27.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Interviews Nominee for IAFF Labor Relations Administrator

Council interviews Mark Gaston Pearce, County Executive's nominee for Labor Relations Administrator for firefighters union Local 1664.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Interviews Merit System Protection Board Candidates

Council interviews George Margolies and Barbara Sapin to fill seat vacated after Chair Sonya Chiles' term expired Dec. 31, 2025.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Transportation

Call-n-Ride Program Offers Taxi Subsidies for Qualifying Residents

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to provide subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 12
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxi Rates Rise to $2.50/Mile Feb. 1

All Montgomery County taxicabs, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, will charge $2.50/mile starting Feb. 1, 2026, up from $2.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate to Change in Montgomery County Beginning February 1, 2026”
Jan 12
Transportation

Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC Train on Reduced MLK Day Schedules

Metrorail runs weekend hours 5 a.m.–midnight, Metrobus on Saturday-plus schedule, and MARC on R schedule Jan. 19.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. …”
Jan 12
Transportation

Ride On, Flash, Flex Run Holiday Schedules Jan. 19

Ride On, extRa, Flex, and Ride On Flash bus services shift to holiday or weekend schedules for MLK Day on Jan. 19.

MCDOT· Jan 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Holiday Schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. …”
Jan 12
Education

CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium Set for Silver Spring

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts its 2026 Leadership Symposium on May 12 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

DHHS· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Save the Date: CCSS 2026 Leadership Symposium”
Jan 12
Local Economy

Gilchrist Center Seeks Two Part-Time Hires at East County Site

The Gilchrist Center is hiring a part-time Program Manager I and Customer Service Representative I at its East County location.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “The Gilchrist Center is Hiring!”
Jan 12
Health & Human Services

Rec Assist 2026 Applications Now Accepted for Camp Scholarships

Montgomery County's Rec Assist program offers eligible residents up to $400 per family member for recreation program costs.

Recreation· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los campamentos de verano del Departamento de Recreación com…”
Jan 12
Parks & Recreation

Rec Dept. Summer Camp Enrollment Opens Jan. 20

Montgomery County residents can register for summer camps starting Jan. 20 at 6:30 a.m.; non-residents may register Jan. 22.

Recreation· Jan 12, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La inscripción para los campamentos de verano del Departamento de Recreación com…”
Jan 12
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