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MCGreenFest 2026 Set for April 25 in Germantown

Free family event at Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown features vendors, activities, music, and green-themed exhibits on April 25.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Local Economy

DEP Green Jobs Board Lists Climate and Sustainability Openings

Montgomery County DEP's Green Job Portal is listing current openings in climate and sustainability fields.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Environment

EVPC Dealership EV Incentives Posted for April 2026

Montgomery County's Electrified Vehicle Purchase Cooperative has posted April incentives from Sport Chevrolet and Sport Honda.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Environment

County DEP Touts EV Market Resilience Amid Federal Credit End

Montgomery County DEP says the EV transition continues despite end of federal tax credits and shifting automaker strategies in early 2026.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Public Safety

Public Safety Committee Passes Unmask ICE Act Unanimously

Bill 5-26 would bar masked law enforcement officers on duty in Montgomery County, with limited exceptions; full Council vote set for April 28.

Jawando· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee Unanimously Passes Amended U…”
Apr 17
Parks & Recreation

Urban Art Walk at White Oak Recreation Center April 18

Local artists, live music, and spoken word featured at the White Oak Community Recreation Center on April 18 from noon to 3 p.m.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Education

Maryland Grants Support Alternative Teacher Certification for Professionals

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to fund the ACET program, targeting displaced federal workers and others seeking to teach.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Platform Now Available

WorkSource Montgomery's free SkillUp® Montgomery platform offers county residents 5,000-plus online courses and career pathway programs.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery has opened an online Resource Hub for federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Local Economy

Montgomery College Hosts Spring Job Fair April 29 in Takoma Park

Montgomery College's Spring Job Fair is open to the public April 29 at the Takoma Park campus, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Education

MCPS End-of-Year MCAP Assessments Approaching This Spring

MCPS urges consistent student attendance as Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program tests approach at end of the school year.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

CFW and Libraries Launch Free Financial Wellness Seminar Series

Free four-part financial seminar series starts May 12 via Zoom, covering planning, retirement, federal benefits, and divorce finances.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Class Continues Through June

Local family law attorneys host free monthly virtual class on Maryland separation and divorce law, next session May 6 at 7 p.m.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Parks & Recreation

CFW Hosts Free Retirement Mindset Workshop May 4

Commission for Women offers free virtual session on identity and purpose in retirement, led by coach Joy Levin, on May 4 from 7–8:30 p.m.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Commission for Women Highlights Domestic Violence Resources

Montgomery County's Commission for Women reaffirms commitment to ending domestic and sexual violence, citing local and regional incidents.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Environment

DEP Hosts Business Recycling Seminar in Silver Spring

Montgomery County DEP offers a free in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges May 11 at Silver Spring Civic Building.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Seminar”
Apr 17
Finance

Uniform 2% Wage Adjustment Proposed for All County Agency Employees

A flat 2% general wage adjustment for employees across Montgomery County government, MCPS, Montgomery College, and M-NCPPC is proposed for FY27.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Education

MCPS to Receive $90M Local Funding Increase Under FY27 Proposal

Montgomery County Public Schools would get a $90 million boost in local funding over FY26 under the revised budget plan.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Finance

Progressive Income Tax Proposed for Montgomery County Residents

New tiered county income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% based on Maryland AGI would give 96% of households a tax cut.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Finance

Fani-González Proposes Eliminating 6.3-Cent Property Tax Hike

Council President proposes scrapping the recommended property tax increase in the FY27 budget while slowing overall spending growth.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
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