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Education

MCPL Unveils 160-Title Hindi Collection at Germantown Library

Montgomery County Public Libraries debuts a new Hindi-language collection for children, teens, and adults at the Germantown Library on April 12.

MCPL· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Unveil New Hindi-Language Collection at Ge…”
Mar 25
Parks & Recreation

New 12,000-Sq-Ft Skate Park Opens at Ovid Hazen Wells Park, Clarksburg

Montgomery County's newest skate park opened at Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg, featuring bowls, rails, and quarter pipes.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Transportation

MCDOT Annual Street Sweeping Begins First Week of April

MCDOT's annual street sweeping program runs from early April through July 2026; schedules are available on the MCDOT website.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Health & Human Services

Adventist HealthCare to Close Germantown Emergency Center July 1

Adventist HealthCare plans to close its Germantown Emergency Center on July 1, 2026, pending state approval, after 20 years of service.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Other

Seven County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for seven advisory boards and commissions, with deadlines ranging from April 6 to open-ended.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 4 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Hearings on ICE Detention, Vehicle Towing Bills

Public hearings were held on bills banning building permits for ICE detention facilities and reforming vehicle towing proof-of-ownership rules.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Finance

Council Introduces Three New Bills on Tax Credits, Consumer Protection, Speed Cameras

New bills introduced cover property tax credits for Habitat for Humanity, financial exploitation protections, and speed monitoring system changes.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Acts on Four Zoning Text Amendments

The County Council took action on ZTAs covering biohealth campuses, mixed-income housing, optional method public benefits, and shopping centers.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Minimum Wage, Agriculture Building Bills

The Economic Development Committee discussed minimum wage impact analysis and agricultural building exemptions in recent March meetings.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Meetings & Hearings

Balcombe Hosts Community Breakfast in Clarksburg April 4

Councilmember Balcombe holds an informal constituent meet-and-greet at K2 Cafe in Clarksburg on Saturday, April 4, 10AM–12PM.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Education

Damascus High School Flagged for Major Renovation Needs

Councilmember Balcombe toured Damascus High School and found dangerous stairways and failing plumbing, calling for CIP funding.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Finance

County Executive Proposes Property Tax, Income Tax Hikes in FY27 Budget

The FY2027 budget recommends a 6.3-cent property tax increase and a 0.1% income tax rate hike, generating ~$185.7M in new revenue.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Transportation

New Flex Zone 918 Adds On-Demand Bus Service to Eastern County Corridor

Flex Zone 918 provides new peak-period on-demand transit for Ednor, Sandy Spring, Norwood, Cloverly, and the New Hampshire Avenue corridor.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Flex Expands Curb-to-Curb Service in Three Zones

Ride On Flex offers on-demand, curb-to-curb pickup for seniors and people with disabilities in Rockville, Wheaton-Glenmont, and Sandy Spring–White Oak.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Other

LaTika Ochieng Named First Female-of-Color Depot Chief at Ride On

LaTika Ochieng has been appointed as the first Woman of Color to serve as a Depot Chief in Ride On's 51-year history.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Zero-Fare Policy Now Covers All Services

Ride On eliminated fares across all services—Ride On, extRa, Flex, and Flash—effective June 29, 2025.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxicab Rates Rise to $2.50 Per Mile

Montgomery County taxicab rates increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Ride On Drops Route 38 Stop at Veirs Mill and Gail Street

Ride On Route 38 no longer serves the stop at Veirs Mill Road and Gail Street; the nearest alternative is Centerhill Street.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

WMATA Blue and Silver Line Shuttle Buses April 25–26

Shuttle buses will replace Blue and Silver Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Downtown Largo on April 25–26, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
Transportation

Red Line Suspended Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights July–September

WMATA will suspend Red Line service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights from July 6 to September 7, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “March 2026 Ride On Newsletter”
Mar 25
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