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JSSA Family Wellness Day at Bohrer Park Aug. 30

Free family event at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg on Aug. 30 features arts, games, music, food trucks, and community organizations.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

International Overdose Awareness Day Event Aug. 29

Aug. 29 event at unspecified location features memorial, resource fair, and banner tributes; photo submissions due by Aug. 15.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Memory Café at Meadowbrook Park Runs Aug.–Dec.

Free twice-monthly Friday sessions at Meadowbrook Park offer therapeutic arts programming for people with memory changes and their caregivers.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Other

County Cultural Plan Open for Public Review Until Aug. 22

AHCMC's draft 'Where We All Belong' cultural plan is available in seven languages for public feedback through August 22.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Federal Law Cuts Medicaid for Some Noncitizens Oct. 1

H.R. 1 eliminates Medicaid eligibility for certain noncitizen adults starting October 1; official notices expected in August and September.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Education

Girls Wired for Fire Program Trains Teen First Responders

Free annual Montgomery County program gives girls ages 16–18 hands-on firefighting and EMT experience during summer sessions.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Meetings & Hearings

Public Safety Meeting Set for Montgomery Village Aug. 27

Officials from county, state, Gaithersburg, and police will meet with residents at South Lake Elementary to address Lost Knife Road area concerns.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Public Safety

County Signs Ghost Gun, Public Assembly Firearms Bill

Bill 23-26E restricts ghost guns near minors and regulates carrying firearms in sensitive public places under Maryland Supreme Court guidance.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
Environment

Potomac River Health Advisory Fully Lifted

Montgomery County lifted the remaining health advisory for the Potomac River, County Executive Elrich announced Aug. 5.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
Elections

Maryland Special Session on Redistricting Concludes in Annapolis

Maryland's special legislative session on redistricting wrapped up in Annapolis, County Executive Elrich said Aug. 5.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
Health & Human Services

Back-to-School Immunization Requirements Highlighted by County

County Executive Elrich addresses back-to-school immunization requirements during Aug. 5 media briefing.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Holds Weekly Media Briefing Aug. 5

County Executive Marc Elrich hosts virtual press briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, with APHA CEO as guest.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
Transportation

Flash Blue Line Extends into Howard County Sept. 6

The US29 Flash Blue line adds new trip times and stops into Howard County starting September 6, 2026, in a two-county transit partnership.

MCDOT· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, September 6, to Improve Efficie…”
Aug 5
Transportation

20 Ride On Routes Get Schedule Changes Sept. 6

MCDOT adjusts schedules on 19 routes and the Flash Blue line starting Sept. 6, 2026, to improve reliability and on-time performance.

MCDOT· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, September 6, to Improve Efficie…”
Aug 5
Parks & Recreation

Free Wheaton Community Bike Ride Scheduled for Aug. 29

Montgomery Planning and WABA host a free community bike ride in Wheaton on Aug. 29, with 3-mile and 7-mile route options.

Fani-González· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Ag Fair Runs Aug. 14–22

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns Aug. 14–22 with rides, animals, music, and free admission for kids under 12, seniors Aug. 18, and military Aug. 20.

Fani-González· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Education

MCPS Back-to-School Fair Returns Aug. 22 at Six Schools

MCPS holds six regional Back-to-School Fairs on Aug. 22 at Einstein, Paint Branch, Wheaton, Richard Montgomery, Gaithersburg, and Seneca Valley high schools.

Fani-González· Aug 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery History Center Opening in Rockville This Fall

Montgomery History will open its new headquarters in the historic Farmer's Banking and Trust building in downtown Rockville this fall.

Fani-González· Aug 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Transportation

MCDOT Lowers Speed Limits on Kensington, Wheaton Streets

MCDOT is reducing speed limits on residential streets in Kensington, Wheaton, and Glenmont as part of a pedestrian and cyclist safety effort.

MCDOT· Aug 5, 2026· 8 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
Environment

Council Begins Worksessions on Future Waste Disposal

The County Council held its first briefing on long-term waste disposal options, including the future of the Dickerson Resource Recovery Facility.

Fani-González· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Data Centers on Pause | Español abajo”
Aug 5
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