Maryland's average annual temperature has risen 3.3°F from 1970 to 2024, according to Climate Central data.
MCPS faces backlash after requesting ~150 new diesel buses, contradicting its commitment to an all-electric school bus fleet as of 2025.
Residents can testify in person or virtually on the FY27 operating budget at hearings April 7–9 at the County Council.
County Executive Elrich's recommended FY27 budget maintains spending on public transit, low-income housing upgrades, and the Green Bank.
MCITP's Right from the Start 2026 event offers community resources, speakers, free childcare, and family activities.
FIC provides free play-based early childhood sessions for children birth–5 of all abilities; orientation required before participation.
MCITP Family Learning Series hosts a virtual session on preparing children for preschool on April 22, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.
DEP hosts a community litter cleanup at Oakview Drive and E. Light Drive in Silver Spring on April 11; SSL hours available for students.
Montgomery County DEP's Earth Month campaign highlights litter's path from streets to streams, appearing on buses and social media throughout April.
Groundbreaking announced for a 268-unit affordable housing complex near the Red Line Metro in North Bethesda.
County Executive Elrich plans to attend the World Vaccine Congress at the DC Convention Center on April 1.
County Executive Elrich to discuss the grand opening of Samsung Biologics in Rockville and the life sciences industry.
County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, covering several county topics.
Free family event at MCDOT's Rockville depot lets the public explore county vehicles and vote on painted snowplows, May 16.
MCDOT invites public middle schools to register by April 10 to design and name a snowplow, with cash prizes up to $500.
Bilingual program for adults 55+ in Gaithersburg runs biweekly April–June with health info, physical activity, and social activities.
Free in-person and virtual Dementia Friends information sessions are scheduled at multiple sites in April and early May 2026.
Montgomery County Public Libraries celebrates a new 160-title Hindi-language collection at Germantown Library on April 12, 2–3 PM.
A free monthly Zoom program on recognizing when older adults should stop driving meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM.
Alzheimer's Association hosts in-person brain health and dementia education programs in Potomac, Poolesville, and Silver Spring in April.