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Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Studio, 1BR, 2BR Units Now Available at The Charles Bethesda

The Charles in Bethesda has three MPDU rental units available immediately, ranging from $1,680 to $2,160/month.

DHCA· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at The Charles”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing June 9: Road Continuation Rules in LATIP Areas

June 9 hearing on SRA 26-01, which would ban road continuations on certain street classifications within LATIP areas.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 28 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 17
Finance

Council Hearing: $275K North Bethesda Metro Entrance Funding

Public hearing April 28 on a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the North Bethesda Metro Station Northern Entrance capital project.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 28 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 17
Finance

Budget Proposal Sets 2% Wage Adjustment for All County Employees

Fani-González's FY2027 budget plan calls for a uniform 2% general wage adjustment for employees across all county agencies.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González Proposes New Approach to the Fiscal Year …”
Apr 17
Finance

Fani-González Proposes FY2027 Budget With Progressive Income Tax

Council President proposes eliminating 6.3-cent property tax hike, shifting to progressive income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% for FY2027.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González Proposes New Approach to the Fiscal Year …”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Five Women's Priority Bills Fail in Maryland Session

Five Commission for Women priority bills — on survivor protections, caregiver employment, coerced debt, firearms, and birth certificates — did not pass.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 7 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CFW Special Edition: End of Session Legislative Update”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Four Women's Priority Bills Pass Maryland Assembly

Montgomery County Commission for Women reports four of nine priority bills passed in the 449th Maryland General Assembly session.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 6 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CFW Special Edition: End of Session Legislative Update”
Apr 17
Public Safety

Minor Arrested, Detained in Bradley Hills Arson Case

A Circuit Court judge ordered a minor detained in a juvenile facility in connection with arson and threats at Bradley Hills Elementary School in Bethesda.

Friedson· Apr 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson's Statement on Recent Arrest in Connection to Bradle…”
Apr 16
Local Economy

County Seeks Local Firms for Graphic Arts Contract

Montgomery County DGS issued an LSBRP solicitation for graphic arts services; bids due May 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Montgomery County Procurement· Apr 16, 2026· 4 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Graphic Arts Services”
Apr 16
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Vaccines to Uninsured Eligible Adults

Montgomery County DHHS provides free vaccines to eligible adults without insurance or whose plans don't cover vaccinations.

DHHS· Apr 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 16
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Hosts Share Fair April 18 at Black Hill

Montgomery Parks' biannual Share Fair at Black Hill Discovery Center on April 18 invites residents to donate and exchange gently used items.

MCCouncil· Apr 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 16
Environment

GreenFest Set for April 25 at BlackRock Center Germantown

Montgomery County DEP hosts GreenFest on April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown as part of Earth Month.

MCCouncil· Apr 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 16
Other

En Sintonía Radio Show Covers Earth Month Friday

The Spanish-language County Council radio show airs April 17 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, covering GreenFest, Share Fair, and free vaccines.

MCCouncil· Apr 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 16
Meetings & Hearings

PS Committee Reviews Unmask ICE Act April 17

Public Safety Committee meets April 17 at 9:30 a.m. to review Bill 5-26, which would ban masks on law enforcement in the county.

Council· Apr 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Public Safety Committee Meeting on April 17, 2026”
Apr 16
Transportation

18 Ride On Bus Routes Get New Schedules May 3

MCDOT adjusts schedules on 18 Ride On routes starting May 3, adding new trip times and running-time fixes to boost reliability.

MCDOT· Apr 16, 2026· 21 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming on Sunday, May 3, to Improve Efficiency”
Apr 16
Parks & Recreation

Glen Echo Park Arts Board Seeks New Directors

A vacancy is open on the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Inc. Board of Directors; deadline to apply is May 13, 2026.

Montgomery County· Apr 15, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - April 15, 2026”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

County Seeks Applicants for Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the County-wide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board through May 13, 2026.

Montgomery County· Apr 15, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - April 15, 2026”
Apr 15
Public Safety

Teen Arrested in Bradley Hills Elementary Vandalism, Arson

A 16-year-old male was arrested April 15 in connection with vandalism and arson at Bradley Hills Elementary School.

Elrich· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Bradley Hills Elem…”
Apr 15
Transportation

TE Committee to Review New Bus Lane Fine, EV Charging Fees, Parking Rate Changes

Proposed FY27 transportation fee resolution includes new $75 bus lane fine, new EV kWh charge, and end of evening and Saturday parking fees.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

TE Committee Reviews $1.2B WSSC Water and Fleet FY27 Budgets

TE Committee meets April 16 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for WSSC Water ($1.2B), Utilities ($43M), Fleet ($114.4M), and Parking Lot Districts ($31M).

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
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