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Environment

Maryland Average Temperature Up 3.3°F Since 1970 Earth Day

Maryland's average annual temperature has risen 3.3°F from 1970 to 2024, according to Climate Central data.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Education

MCPS Criticized for Requesting 150 Diesel Buses

MCPS faces backlash after requesting ~150 new diesel buses, contradicting its commitment to an all-electric school bus fleet as of 2025.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds FY27 Budget Public Hearings April 7–9

Residents can testify in person or virtually on the FY27 operating budget at hearings April 7–9 at the County Council.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Finance

Elrich FY2027 Budget Keeps Climate Investments Intact

County Executive Elrich's recommended FY27 budget maintains spending on public transit, low-income housing upgrades, and the Green Bank.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

Right from the Start 2026 Community Family Event Announced

MCITP's Right from the Start 2026 event offers community resources, speakers, free childcare, and family activities.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

Family Involvement Center Offers Free Play-Based Early Childhood Program

FIC provides free play-based early childhood sessions for children birth–5 of all abilities; orientation required before participation.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Education

FSN Preschool Readiness Session Set for April 22

MCITP Family Learning Series hosts a virtual session on preparing children for preschool on April 22, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Environment

Silver Spring Spring Cleanup Set for April 11

DEP hosts a community litter cleanup at Oakview Drive and E. Light Drive in Silver Spring on April 11; SSL hours available for students.

DEP· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “From Streets to Streams - Montgomery County Targets Litter During Earth Month ”
Apr 1
Environment

DEP Launches 'Keep It Clean' Anti-Litter Campaign This April

Montgomery County DEP's Earth Month campaign highlights litter's path from streets to streams, appearing on buses and social media throughout April.

DEP· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “From Streets to Streams - Montgomery County Targets Litter During Earth Month ”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

268-Unit Affordable Housing Complex Breaks Ground in North Bethesda

Groundbreaking announced for a 268-unit affordable housing complex near the Red Line Metro in North Bethesda.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Local Economy

Elrich to Attend World Vaccine Congress in DC

County Executive Elrich plans to attend the World Vaccine Congress at the DC Convention Center on April 1.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Local Economy

Samsung Biologics Opens New Facility in Rockville

County Executive Elrich to discuss the grand opening of Samsung Biologics in Rockville and the life sciences industry.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Weekly Media Briefing Set for April 1

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, covering several county topics.

Elrich· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 31
Parks & Recreation

MCDOT Truck Day Set for May 16 in Rockville

Free family event at MCDOT's Rockville depot lets the public explore county vehicles and vote on painted snowplows, May 16.

MCDOT· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland MCDOT News Releases Update”
Mar 31
Education

Middle Schools Can Enter 'Paint the Plow' Contest by April 10

MCDOT invites public middle schools to register by April 10 to design and name a snowplow, with cash prizes up to $500.

MCDOT· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Middle Schools Invited to Participate in the 'Paint the P…”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Spanish-Language Senior Program Mujer Fuerza y Coraje Launches in Gaithersburg

Bilingual program for adults 55+ in Gaithersburg runs biweekly April–June with health info, physical activity, and social activities.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Dementia Friends Talks Scheduled Across County in April and May

Free in-person and virtual Dementia Friends information sessions are scheduled at multiple sites in April and early May 2026.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Education

MCPL Unveils Hindi Book Collection at Germantown Library April 12

Montgomery County Public Libraries celebrates a new 160-title Hindi-language collection at Germantown Library on April 12, 2–3 PM.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Monthly Zoom Talk on When Seniors Should Stop Driving Continues April 13

A free monthly Zoom program on recognizing when older adults should stop driving meets the second Monday of each month at 7 PM.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association Holds Three In-Person April Programs in County

Alzheimer's Association hosts in-person brain health and dementia education programs in Potomac, Poolesville, and Silver Spring in April.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
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