An independent civic-information project for Montgomery County residents.
MoCo Monitor
Meetings & HearingsFinanceElectionsPublic SafetyTransportation
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich Signs $420M VIVA White Oak Bond Bill

County Executive Marc Elrich signs Expedited Bill 31-26 authorizing up to $420M in bonds for the $2.8B VIVA White Oak development.

PIO· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Hold Bill Signing for VIVA White Oak …”
Aug 27
Environment

Luedtke, Katz Host Shady Grove Solid Waste Community Meeting Sept. 2

Councilmembers Luedtke and Katz host a Sept. 2 meeting on long-haul landfilling impacts near the Shady Grove Transfer Station.

DEP· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Shady Grove/Rockville Community Meeting on the Future of Solid Waste Management …”
Aug 27
Health & Human Services

Radio Show to Cover Medical Care Options Aug. 28

En Sintonía con el Concejo on Radio América (900AM) features guests from Kaseman Clinic discussing primary, urgent, and emergency care.

MCCouncil· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m., En Sintonía con el Concejo on Radio América will Focus on…”
Aug 27
Public Services

MCASAC Waives Pet Adoption Fees Aug. 29–30

Montgomery County Animal Services is waiving all adoption fees August 29–30 as part of NBC Universal's Clear the Shelters campaign; no appointment needed.

Glass· Aug 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Health & Human Services

International Overdose Awareness Day Event Set for Aug. 29 in Rockville

Montgomery County hosts its annual overdose awareness ceremony and resource fair Aug. 29 in Rockville, with a new Color Run/Walk/Roll added.

Glass· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Public Safety

Maryland Insurance Administration Opens Virtual Disaster Center

The Maryland Insurance Administration has launched a bilingual Virtual Disaster Center to help residents navigate storm damage claims and repairs.

Glass· Aug 27, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Vaccine Clinics for MCPS Students Through Sept. 25

DHHS is offering free back-to-school vaccination clinics for all MCPS students through September 25, regardless of insurance status.

DHHS· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Transportation

MCDOT Conducts Walkability Studies at 15 Schools

MCDOT's Safe Routes to Schools program is studying walkability at 15 school zones; residents can submit safety input via survey.

MCDOT· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Education

MCPS 2026-2027 School Year Kicks Off

Montgomery County Public Schools has returned to session; the MCPS website has the new calendar, bus routes, and updated cell phone policy.

Glass· Aug 27, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 27, 2026”
Aug 27
Transportation

Two Takoma Ride On Bus Stops Discontinued Sept. 6

Ride On stops at Carroll Ave & Maple Ave (IDs 20806 & 20742) will close Sept. 6; riders directed to nearby alternates.

MCDOT· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, September 6, to Improve Efficie…”
Aug 27
Transportation

Flash Blue Line Extends Into Howard County Sept. 6

The US29 Flash Blue line extension into Howard County launches Sept. 6, 2026, as a two-county transit partnership.

MCDOT· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, September 6, to Improve Efficie…”
Aug 27
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 20 Bus Routes Starting September 6

MCDOT will change schedules on 19 Ride On routes and the Flash Blue line beginning Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.

MCDOT· Aug 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, September 6, to Improve Efficie…”
Aug 27
Finance

FY28 CDBG Public Service Grants RFA Now Open, $660K Available

Montgomery County seeks nonprofit applications for FY28 CDBG Public Service Grants; up to $45K per project, deadline Sept. 18, 2026.

DHCA· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED FY28 CDBG Public Service Grants RFA and Euna Module Now Available! - Aug…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

MCPS Offers 6-Week Virtual Parenting Group This Fall

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program hosts free virtual Positive Solutions for Families sessions on Fridays, Oct. 2–Nov. 6.

DHHS· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Join Us for Positive Solutions for Families and Discover Tools to Support Your C…”
Aug 26
Transportation

Secure Bike Parking Facility Opening This Fall in Downtown Silver Spring

MCDOT is building a secure bike parking facility inside Garage 5 at Dixon Avenue and Bonifant Street in Downtown Silver Spring, opening fall 2026.

MCDOT· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MCDOT Advances Bicycle Infrastructure Projects in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and W…”
Aug 26
Transportation

MCDOT Plans 20 Additional Bike Projects Totaling 18 Miles

Twenty bicycle pathway projects are in planning or design phases, adding nearly 18 miles of bike-friendly routes across Montgomery County.

MCDOT· Aug 26, 2026· 11 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MCDOT Advances Bicycle Infrastructure Projects in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and W…”
Aug 26
Transportation

Four Bike Path Projects Under Construction in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton

MCDOT is building four bicycle infrastructure projects totaling over 2 miles of new pathways in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

MCDOT· Aug 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MCDOT Advances Bicycle Infrastructure Projects in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and W…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

Reinvestment Fund Offers Up to $3M for Healthy Food Access Projects

Nonprofits and businesses may apply by September 18 for up to $3M to expand healthy food retail in underserved communities.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
Local Economy

HHS Offers $800K for Community Economic Development Projects

Community Development Corporations may apply by September 8 for up to $800,000 in HHS funds for job creation and business development.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
Health & Human Services

HHS Offers Up to $3M for Domestic Violence Resource Centers

U.S. HHS is accepting nonprofit applications due September 8 for up to $3M to support domestic violence prevention and response.

OGM· Aug 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Will the Uniform Guidance Changes Harm You or Your Communities? – August 26, 202…”
Aug 26
See a mistake? Content and links are AI-processed from public county emails. If something is wrong or a source is missing, email corrections or read how we handle them.