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Education

MCPS Schools Reopen Tuesday, Aug. 25 for 155,000 Students

Montgomery County's 211 schools open Aug. 25; police and MCDOT urge drivers to slow down in school zones and stop for buses.

MCDOT· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Safety Officials Urge Drivers to Stop for Buses and Wat…”
Aug 20
Finance

FY28 CDBG Public Service Grants RFA Opens Aug. 24

Montgomery County seeks nonprofit applicants for $660,000 in federal CDBG Public Service Grant funding; deadline is Sept. 18, 2026.

DHCA· Aug 20, 2026· 5 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY28 CDBG Public Service Grants RFA Now Available! - August 20, 2026 MCG Grant O…”
Aug 20
Parks & Recreation

Cimafunk Headlines Free Silver Spring Jazz Festival Sept. 12

The Silver Spring Jazz Festival returns to Veterans Plaza with two stages of live music from 3–10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

PIO· Aug 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Cimafunk to Headline Free Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12”
Aug 20
Transportation

Metro Runs Free Shuttles Along Red Line East Arm

Metro offers free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, with express and local options along Route 355.

MCDOT· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder: Ride On & Metrobus Alternatives During the Partial Red Line Shutdo…”
Aug 20
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Serves Red Line Closure

MCDOT's Glenmont Express Shuttle connects Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations during Red Line shutdown.

MCDOT· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder: Ride On & Metrobus Alternatives During the Partial Red Line Shutdo…”
Aug 20
Finance

DHHS Opens $2M EquiCare Child Care Subsidy Grant for Providers

Licensed child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for FY27 EquiCare: Subsidy Seats grants covering infant/toddler care slots.

OGM· Aug 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY27 EquiCare: Subsidy Seats Grant Program NOFO (Cohort 2) Now Available! - Augu…”
Aug 20
Public Safety

OEMHS Launches Multilingual Preparedness Survey for Residents

Montgomery County OEMHS is asking residents to complete a multilingual survey to support National Preparedness Month outreach.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Parks & Recreation

4th Annual Buckets and Beats Block Party Sept. 18 in Silver Spring

Councilmember Stewart's 4th Annual Buckets and Beats Block Party runs Sept. 18, 2–6 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Parks & Recreation

Long Branch Library Ice Cream Social Set for Sept. 12

Long Branch Library hosts a community Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 3–4 p.m.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Parks & Recreation

Pike District Summer Send-Off Event Aug. 23 in North Bethesda

Pike District hosts a Summer Send-Off on Aug. 23 from 3–5 p.m. at the Pike District Pop Up Park in North Bethesda.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offering Free Back-to-School Vaccinations in Wheaton

DHHS is providing free back-to-school vaccinations for children at 2000 Dennis Ave in Wheaton.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Education

HOC Hosts 4th Annual STEM Back-to-School Festival Aug. 21

The Housing Opportunity Commission hosts its 4th annual STEM back-to-school festival Aug. 21 at the Silver Spring Recreation & Aquatic Center.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Transportation

Elrod-Saul Rd Intersection Narrowed Near Silver Creek Middle School

The intersection of Elrod Rd and Saul Rd in Kensington was narrowed to reduce speeds and improve safety near Silver Creek Middle School.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Transportation

Grosvenor-Strathmore Parkside Condo Pavement Resurfacing Complete

MCDOT has completed long-awaited pavement resurfacing in the Parkside Condominium neighborhood near Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Transportation

Speed Limits Reduced on 12 District 4 Roads

Speed limits were reduced on a dozen roads in District 4, including Josiah Henson Pkwy, Montrose Rd, and Spring St in Silver Spring.

Stewart· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back to school”
Aug 20
Transportation

Free E-Scooter Classes Offered at Two Fall Bike Events

Walk-up e-scooter classes, no registration needed, follow bike classes Sept. 26 in Rockville and Oct. 24 in Bethesda.

MCDOT· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Offering Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes in September, Octobe…”
Aug 20
Transportation

MCDOT Offers Adult Bike Classes This Fall for $10

Nine Learn to Ride and one Basic Skills bike class scheduled Sept.–Nov.; registration required, $10 for county residents.

MCDOT· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Offering Adult Bike and E-Scooter Classes in September, Octobe…”
Aug 20
Health & Human Services

'En Sintonía con el Concejo' Airs Back-to-School and Mental Health Episode Aug. 21

The County Council's Spanish-language radio show airs Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. on Radio America (WILC 900AM), covering vaccinations and mental health.

MCCouncil· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 20
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics Run Through Sept. 25

Montgomery County DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for students through Sept. 25 to meet Maryland school immunization requirements.

DHHS· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Supporting Families: Back-to-School Vaccinations and Mental Health will be Featu…”
Aug 20
Local Economy

County Expands Contracts for Women- and Veteran-Owned Firms

Montgomery County has announced expanded contracting opportunities specifically targeting women-owned and veteran-owned businesses.

Procurement· Aug 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 20
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