DPS updated guidelines require a free permit for Little Free Libraries placed in the public right-of-way; no permit needed on private property.
DPS received National Association of Counties Achievement Awards for its drone inspection program and public permitting dashboard.
A new 20-minute DPS podcast episode guides homeowners through the permitting process for kitchen, bathroom, and deck renovations.
Montgomery County broadens contracting opportunities for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses through updated procurement programs.
Montgomery County's Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.55/hour for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a free Zoom open house for vendors on August 19, 2026, 10–11 a.m.
A Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit — 1 bed/1 bath, 709 sq ft — is available at The Cecil in Bethesda for $1,751/month starting Oct. 8, 2026.
Montgomery County's annual Friendship Picnic celebrates diverse cultures and faiths at Wheaton Regional Park, noon–5 p.m., with free food and activities.
CUPF and MCPS begin accepting online reservations for the 2026-2027 school year on Aug. 10 at 6:30 a.m. via ActiveMONTGOMERY.
Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free virtual orientations in English and Spanish for children ages birth to 5.
Episode 9 of the ELEVATE Podcast premieres Aug. 11, featuring a conversation on Head Start services in Montgomery County.
Ride On stops at Carroll Ave. and Maple Ave. in Takoma Park (IDs 20806, 20742) close Sept. 6; alternate stops available nearby.
The US 29 Flash BRT Blue line extends from Burtonsville into Howard County on Sept. 8, adding four stops to Columbia and Merriweather.
'En Sintonía con el Concejo' airs Fridays at 2 p.m. on Radio America WILC 900AM, covering county programs for the Latino community.
Montgomery County DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for students through Sept. 25 to meet Maryland school immunization requirements.
MCDOT hosts a virtual public meeting Aug. 11 on proposed bike lanes, crosswalks, and pavement changes along Pooks Hill Road in Bethesda.
Montgomery County Board of Elections hosts in-person recruitment events at six locations on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Aug. 11, 2026.
Fall program registration opens Aug. 11 at 6:30 a.m. for most programs; senior programs including Bone Builders open at 9:00 a.m.
Reforest Montgomery's spring 2027 planting season application period closes Aug. 8 for eligible urban and urbanizing county properties.