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Parks & Recreation

Children's Summer Concert Series Underway in Gaithersburg

A children's summer concert series is running this season at the Gaithersburg Concert Pavilion.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Creature Feature Program at Brookside Nature Center Aug. 1

Brookside Nature Center holds its Creature Feature program on August 1 from 1:30–2 p.m.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

Turtle Talk Program at Brookside Nature Center July 25

Brookside Nature Center hosts a Turtle Talk program on July 25 from 1:30–2 p.m.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Parks & Recreation

National Ice Cream Day Celebration at Twinbrook Quarter

Free family event at Twinbrook Quarter on July 19 from 2–5 p.m. to mark National Ice Cream Day.

MCFSN· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: July 2026 Vol. II”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

Free Advocacy Training Program Accepting Applications Through July 24

Montgomery County's Community Advocacy Institute offers free bilingual policy advocacy training for residents earning $71,000 or less.

Community Action Board· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Apply today to the Community Advocacy Institute/ Aplique hoy al Instituto de Abo…”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

'BTheOne' Program Trains Teens as Mental Health Ambassadors

'BTheOne' asks Montgomery County teenagers to help peers improve mental health and navigate crises.

DHHS· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Health & Human Services

County Responds to Second July Heat Wave

County Executive Elrich to share details on Montgomery County's response to a second heat wave hitting residents this month.

PIO· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Elections

Board of Elections to Canvass 19 Missed Mail-In Ballots Thursday

Montgomery County Board of Elections reconvenes July 16 to count 19 uncounted original mail-in ballots from the Gubernatorial Primary.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PUBLIC NOTICE: MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WILL RECONVENE THE BOARD OF …”
Jul 15
Finance

Montgomery County 2026 Annual Property Tax Bills Mailed

Annual property tax bills are being mailed and posted online in July 2026; payments can be made online or by phone.

Montgomery County· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County MD Annual Property Tax Billing”
Jul 15
Public Safety

Animal Cruelty Heat Regulation Enforced During Heat Emergency

Montgomery County Animal Services will enforce Executive Regulation 17-17 on anti-cruelty conditions for pets during dangerous heat.

MCPIO· Jul 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for High Temperatur…”
Jul 14
Health & Human Services

Maryland Workers Have Heat Safety Rights at 100°F Index

Maryland law requires employers to provide water, shade, and 15-min rest breaks hourly when heat index reaches 100°F.

MCPIO· Jul 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for High Temperatur…”
Jul 14
Health & Human Services

Heat Wave Expected to Hit 106°F Through July 17

Montgomery County health officials warn of dangerous heat index values up to 106°F persisting through Friday, July 17, 2026.

MCPIO· Jul 14, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Prepare for High Temperatur…”
Jul 14
Local Economy

ABS July 2026 Sales Promotion Runs Through July 30

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sales promotion from July 1–30, 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Jul 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Jul 14
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Orientations Scheduled in July

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center holds three free virtual orientations in July for parents of children birth to age 5.

DHHS· Jul 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us in July!/ ¡Acompáñanos en julio!”
Jul 14
Public Safety

Fani-González Condemns ICE Fatal Shootings in Texas, Maine

Council President calls for independent investigations into ICE killings of two men during immigration enforcement operations.

Fani-González· Jul 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González's Statement on ICE Shootings in Texa…”
Jul 14
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Launched for Red Line Shutdown

MCDOT's Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle connects Milestone Park-and-Ride, Shady Grove, and Glenmont Metro stations during the Red Line closure.

MCDOT· Jul 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “AVAILABLE NOW: Glenmont Express Shuttle Running During Partial Red Line Shutdown…”
Jul 14
Environment

County Bring Your Own Bag Law Took Effect January 1, 2026

Montgomery County's Bring Your Own Bag Law, restricting plastic and paper carryout bags, has been in effect since January 1, 2026.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤔🤔 We’re halfway through the year – have you checked in on your thermostat?”
Jul 13
Environment

Lightbulb Exchanges, Fix-It Clinics Offered at County Libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries host Illumination Station lightbulb exchanges and Fix-It Clinics for residents to cut energy costs and reduce waste.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤔🤔 We’re halfway through the year – have you checked in on your thermostat?”
Jul 13
Environment

Switch Together Solar Happy Hour in Wheaton on August 6

An informal solar ownership Q&A event is scheduled August 6 from 6–8:30 PM at Mi Rancho in Wheaton; no presentations or sales pitches.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤔🤔 We’re halfway through the year – have you checked in on your thermostat?”
Jul 13
Environment

Switch Together Solar Webinar Set for June 28

Montgomery Energy Connection hosts a Solar 101 webinar June 28 at 6:30 PM covering the Switch Together program and solar credits; registration required.

DEP· Jul 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “🤔🤔 We’re halfway through the year – have you checked in on your thermostat?”
Jul 13
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