Wheaton Streetery Block Party takes place May 17 at 11am at Elkin St. and Price Ave.
Creative Wheaton launches May 16 at 4pm at Elkin St. and Price Ave. in Wheaton.
The Forest Glen Passageway project was pushed back two years in the FY26 budget; construction now starts in FY30.
FY26 capital budget includes $400K for the first phase of upgrades at Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center.
FY26 budget gives Worksource Montgomery $700K to provide employment services tailored to displaced federal workers.
Council reversed a $2M cut to Wheaton Regional Park and a $3.5M cut to Park and Planning's operating budget.
County budget provides funding to launch a new incubator and innovation network program for local entrepreneurs.
FY26 budget adds $1M to first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, bringing the total to $5 million.
FY26 budget funds MCPS at 99.8% of its request, $210 million above the minimum maintenance of effort level.
Montgomery County Council approved a $6.6B budget May 15, balancing needs without raising property or income taxes.
The Montgomery County Police Department is asking residents to complete a community survey to shape its next 5-year strategic plan.
Montgomery County is accepting applications for eight boards and commissions, with several deadlines on May 30 and June 4.
On May 13, the Council heard public testimony on a resolution to increase Montgomery County's income tax rate.
Newly introduced Bill 13-25 would ban unlicensed for-profit public parties and set penalties for violations at residential properties.
The Gaithersburg Book Festival runs May 17, 10 AM–6 PM at Bohrer Park; admission and parking are free.
Montgomery Planning is hosting two Germantown Sector Plan Amendment workshops in June and accepting questionnaire responses now.
Montgomery County's newest farmers market launched May 1 and runs every Thursday 4–8 PM at 22820 Frederick Road, Clarksburg.
Full Council took unanimous or near-unanimous straw votes on Economic Development and Transportation & Environment budget items.
Montgomery County Council expects to pass the FY2026 Operating Budget on May 22, following deliberations that began May 5.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service's first-ever Girls Wired for Fire program runs July 28–Aug. 1 at the Public Safety Training Academy; applications open.