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Health & Human Services

Spring Mental Health Forum Draws 160-Plus in Rockville

BHCS advisory councils hosted the April 30 forum on recovery and connection, drawing over 160 community members and 30+ service providers.

DHHS· May 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “DHHS Digest | May 2026: Longevity Act Signed, AAPI Heritage and BHCSC Renovation…”
May 27
Parks & Recreation

DHHS Holds 5th Annual AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at Seneca Valley

The May 3 event at Seneca Valley High School featured cultural performances, health screenings, and food vendors for AAPI communities.

DHHS· May 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “DHHS Digest | May 2026: Longevity Act Signed, AAPI Heritage and BHCSC Renovation…”
May 27
Health & Human Services

SEPH Hosts 2026 Community-wide Homelessness Meeting in Rockville

Services to End and Prevent Homelessness and the Interagency Commission on Homelessness convened partners at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

DHHS· May 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “DHHS Digest | May 2026: Longevity Act Signed, AAPI Heritage and BHCSC Renovation…”
May 27
Health & Human Services

Maryland Governor Signs Longevity Ready Maryland Act

Gov. Moore signed House Bill 804/Senate Bill 860 on April 14, establishing four aging-focused goals in state law.

DHHS· May 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “DHHS Digest | May 2026: Longevity Act Signed, AAPI Heritage and BHCSC Renovation…”
May 27
Elections

Elections Board to Demo Voting Equipment Accuracy Testing June 4

Montgomery County Board of Elections holds public Logic and Accuracy Verification demo for 2026 Gubernatorial Primary voting equipment on June 4.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· May 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OF THE PRE-ELECTION LOGIC AND ACCURACY VERIFICATION OF THE …”
May 27
Transportation

Flash BRT Route 29 Expansion Into Howard County Discussed

Elrich to discuss expanding Flash Bus Rapid Transit service on Route 29 from Montgomery into Howard County.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Health & Human Services

Elrich to Address New Federal Green Card Policies

County Executive Elrich will discuss new federal immigration policies affecting green card holders at May 27 briefing.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Education

MCPS Budget Cuts Considered After Council Budget Decisions

Elrich to address reductions under consideration by MCPS linked to County Council's recent budget decisions.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Parks & Recreation

Department of Recreation Offers Affordable Summer Youth Programs

County Executive and Recreation Director Albornoz to highlight affordable youth sports and activities available this summer.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Briefing Covers Summer Rec, Immigration, BRT

County Executive Marc Elrich holds weekly virtual media briefing May 27 at 12:30 p.m. covering four topics.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Transportation

Ride On Buses Rerouted for Purple Line Wayne Ave Closures

Overnight closures on Wayne Ave and Manchester Rd from May 26–29 will disrupt Ride On bus stops during Purple Line wire installation.

MCDOT· May 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Street Closu…”
May 26
Other

ABS May 2026 Sale Promotion Runs Through Month-End

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion through May 31, 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
May 26
Education

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Virtual Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers bilingual Zoom orientations for parents of children birth–5 through late June 2026.

MCFIC· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Orientation/ Orientación”
May 26
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Cheltenham Drive Bikeway, Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing June 10 at 6:30 p.m. on proposed bicycle lanes along Norfolk Ave and Cheltenham Dr in Bethesda.

MCDOT· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Cheltenham Drive Bikeway Project in Bethesda to be…”
May 26
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Friendship Heights, Van Ness

After 10 p.m. May 26–28, Red Line trains single-track between Friendship Heights and Van Ness stations.

MCDOT· May 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 25
Other

Elrich Criticizes Federal Green Card Policy Changes

County Executive Marc Elrich condemns new federal policy that may require lawful immigrants to leave the U.S. to apply for permanent residency.

Elrich· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on New Green Card Process…”
May 22
Housing & Real Estate

Housing Opportunities Commission Seeks New Member

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Housing Opportunities Commission through June 19, 2026.

Montgomery County· May 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 22, 2026”
May 22
Parks & Recreation

Rockville Memorial Day Parade Set for May 25

Rockville's Memorial Day Parade and Festival kicks off at 10:30 AM on May 25, with a remembrance ceremony at 9:00 AM in Town Center.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “🚨Last Call! 🚨”
May 22
Elections

Mail-In Ballot Canvass Starts June 1 in Gaithersburg

Pre-election canvass of 2026 Gubernatorial Primary mail-in ballots begins June 1 at 10 a.m. in Gaithersburg; open to in-person and virtual observers.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “NOTICE OF PRE-ELECTION MAIL-IN BALLOT CANVASS”
May 22
Health & Human Services

Rockville Diversion Center Gets $25M Six-Year Commitment

FY27 budget dedicates $25M over six years for a new Rockville Diversion Center for mental health crisis response.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
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