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Public Safety

MCPD Increases Mosque Patrols After San Diego Attack

Montgomery County Police have boosted patrols at mosques and Islamic institutions following a deadly attack at a San Diego Islamic Center.

Elrich· May 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Today's Attack on…”
May 18
Health & Human Services

SHaRP Program Houses 325 Families Since December Expansion

Montgomery County's Short-Term Housing and Resolution Program has housed 325 families — over 1,000 people — since a December 2024 special appropriation expanded it.

DHHS· May 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “2026 Point-in-Time Count Shows Decrease in Number of People Experiencing Homeles…”
May 18
Housing & Real Estate

Montgomery County Homelessness Down 26% in 2026 Count

The 2026 Point-in-Time count recorded 1,120 people experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County, a drop of 390 from 2025.

DHHS· May 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “2026 Point-in-Time Count Shows Decrease in Number of People Experiencing Homeles…”
May 18
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Near Friendship Heights in May

WMATA will single-track between Friendship Heights and Van Ness after 10 p.m. on two separate stretches in May 2026.

MCDOT· May 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 18
Finance

Council Reaches Preliminary FY27 Budget Agreement

Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary agreement on the FY27 Operating Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program on May 15, 2026.

Evans· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Councilmember Shebra Evans' Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amen…”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

'Preserving Prathertown' Event Set for Saturday at Gaithersburg Library

Prathertown Community Development Corporation hosts a community preservation event and free workshops at Gaithersburg Library on May 16, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Environment

E-Waste, Hazardous Materials Recycling Events This Weekend in Four Locations

Free electronics and household hazardous waste recycling events run Saturday in Rockville, Silver Spring, and North Bethesda, plus Sunday in Olney.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Education

Montgomery Libraries Summer Reading Challenge Launches June 13

Montgomery County Public Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge, 'Unearth A Story,' launches June 13 with events across the county.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Center Offers Free Attorney Walk-In Consultations May 21

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center hosts free walk-in attorney consultations for low-income Montgomery County residents on May 21 at 6 p.m.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Free Parks Playhouse Junior Show Coming to Olney Park

Montgomery Parks hosts free Parks Playhouse Junior performances for young children, including a late-May show at Southeast Olney Local Park.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg Book Festival Returns Saturday with 125+ Authors

The Gaithersburg Book Festival features 125+ authors, children's programming, workshops, and free shuttles from Shady Grove Metro on May 16.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Public Safety

Council Proclaims Public Safety Appreciation Week 2026

Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation honoring law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and emergency communications staff during Public Safety Appreciation Week.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Finance

Luedtke Votes Against FY2027 County Budget

Councilmember Luedtke opposed the preliminary budget approved May 15, citing a projected $293M structural deficit from one-time funding use.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Other

CUPF Names Genel Burwell as New Director

Genel Burwell has been named the new director of Montgomery County's Community Use of Public Facilities office.

CUPF· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Welcome to the Relaunch of Our Community Use of Public Facilities Newsletter”
May 15
Finance

CUPF Adjusting Facility Fees for Community Spaces

Community Use of Public Facilities is updating its fee schedule for county community spaces; details available online.

CUPF· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Welcome to the Relaunch of Our Community Use of Public Facilities Newsletter”
May 15
Public Services

Outdoor School Facilities Open for Reservation July 13

Starting 6:30 a.m. July 13, residents can reserve outdoor school athletic fields, courts, and parking lots for Aug. 16–Nov. 30.

CUPF· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Welcome to the Relaunch of Our Community Use of Public Facilities Newsletter”
May 15
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Fully Funds Homeless Shelter Programs, Raises Nonprofit Aid

County fully funds unhoused resident programs and raises nonprofit inflationary adjustment from 2.5% to 3.5% in FY27 budget.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Education

MCPS Gets $143M Funding Boost, HVAC and Roof Repairs Unfunded

FY27 budget raises MCPS operating funding by $143M but leaves school HVAC, roof, and security infrastructure needs unaddressed.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Finance

County Adopts Progressive Income Tax, Cuts Rates for Earners Under $150K

FY27 budget introduces a progressive county income tax, reducing rates for ~75% of filers earning under $150,000.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Finance

Council Passes $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Council voted May 15 to approve a $7.9B operating budget and $6.3B capital budget for FY2027.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
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