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Parks & Recreation

County Names Eight African American Living Legends for 2026

Montgomery County will honor eight community leaders with Living Legend Awards on June 20 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

PIO· Jun 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Names Eight New African American Living Legends”
Jun 11
Parks & Recreation

July 4 Germantown Glory Fireworks at South Germantown Park

Germantown Glory on July 4 at South Germantown Recreational Park features TFC band and fireworks at ~9:15 p.m.; on-site parking available.

MCG-PIO· Jun 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Hosting Annual Fireworks Celebrations on Friday, July 3 and Sa…”
Jun 11
Parks & Recreation

July 3 Fireworks at Einstein High School, Kensington

Montgomery County 250th: Shine Together event features live music from The Nighthawks and fireworks at ~9:15 p.m.; free shuttle from Westfield Wheaton.

MCG-PIO· Jun 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Hosting Annual Fireworks Celebrations on Friday, July 3 and Sa…”
Jun 11
Health & Human Services

Mansfield Kaseman Clinic Launches 'Food as Medicine' Program

MKHC's newly funded Food as Medicine program provides fresh produce and nutrition education to food-insecure patients with diabetes or hypertension.

MCCouncil· Jun 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America: En Sintonía Highlights Diabetes Preventi…”
Jun 11
Health & Human Services

En Sintonía Radio Show Focuses on Diabetes Prevention, MKHC Services

The June 12 episode of En Sintonía features Dr. Lourdes Parry and Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic's Carmen Lezama discussing diabetes care.

MCCouncil· Jun 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m. on Radio America: En Sintonía Highlights Diabetes Preventi…”
Jun 11
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Purple Line Manchester Place Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds online hearing June 25 on proposed ADA sidewalks near Purple Line's Manchester Place station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 11, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CORRECTION: Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the …”
Jun 11
Meetings & Hearings

Infrastructure Workgroup Holds Listening Sessions in Bethesda, Wheaton

Community listening sessions on county infrastructure funding set for June 16 in Bethesda and June 17 in Wheaton, 6–8 p.m.

MCCouncil· Jun 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Infrastructure Funding Workgroup to Hold Community Listening Sessions in June”
Jun 11
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Arts District Redesignated for 10 More Years

Maryland Dept. of Commerce redesignates Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District through 2036, effective July 1, 2026.

PIO· Jun 11, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District Redesignated as an Arts & Culture …”
Jun 11
Education

Free 6-Month Coaching Program Open to County Child Care Programs

Montgomery County CCSS is accepting applications for free 6-month embedded coaching for early childhood center and family child care programs.

DHHS· Jun 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Embedded Early Childhood Coaching”
Jun 11
Other

Revenue Authority Board Seat Open, Deadline July 8

Montgomery County seeks applicants for a vacancy on the Revenue Authority; deadline to apply is July 8, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - June 10, 2026”
Jun 10
Local Economy

DPS Hiring Permit Technicians, Inspectors, and More

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services is currently recruiting permit technicians, inspectors, and other building safety professionals.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Health & Human Services

DPS Outreach Visits Leisure World Health Expo in June

DPS outreach staff will attend the Health and Wellness Expo at Leisure World in June, focusing on the Design for Life property tax credit program.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Public Services

DPS Office Closes for Juneteenth and Independence Day

DPS offices in Wheaton will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth and July 3 for the Independence Day holiday.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Public Safety

DPS Fire Marshal: Consumer Fireworks Illegal in County

Montgomery County Fire Marshal Patsy Warnick reminds residents all consumer fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Montgomery County.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Education

DPS Podcast Covers High School Construction Trades Program

A new DPS podcast episode features DPS Director Sabbakhan and MCPS Trades Supervisor Boden discussing a program preparing students for construction careers.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Housing & Real Estate

DPS Launches Monthly Housing Permits Dashboard

A new DPS dashboard tracks new housing units authorized since 2019, covering ADUs, single-family, multifamily, and townhouses, updated monthly.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Finance

DPS Permitting Fees Rise 15% Starting July 1

Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services will raise all permitting and licensing fees by 15% on July 1, the first increase in seven years.

DPS· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | June 2026”
Jun 10
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews FY2027-2032 Tax Supported Fiscal Plan

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee meets June 11 to review a resolution adopting the County's Tax Supported Fiscal Plan Summary.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Meeting on June 11, 2026”
Jun 10
Parks & Recreation

Pike District Launches Free Weekly Thursdays in the Park Events

The Pike District Partnership hosts free weekly Thursdays in the Park at a pop-up park in North Bethesda at Grand Park Ave. and Banneker St.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Health & Human Services

MoCo Pride Center Offers Free HIV/STI Testing, Support Groups

MoCo Pride Center in Bethesda provides free HIV and STI testing Tuesdays, drop-in hours daily, and multiple LGBTQIA+ support groups.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
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