A late freeze on April 21 blackened tips on trees and shrubs across the county; DEP urges residents to wait before removing plants.
Free native plants included with a May 17 class on conservation landscaping and RainScapes rebate-qualifying garden design at Brookside Gardens.
County residents can get up to $7,500 back for conservation landscape projects; multifamily properties eligible for up to $20,000.
Residents can recycle food scraps — including meat, dairy, and bread — at five local farmers markets on weekends.
The entire county is under drought conditions as of mid-May 2026, with the Potomac River running lower than usual and crops struggling.
Spotted Lanternfly nymphs are back in Montgomery County; DEP recommends squashing, vacuuming, or trapping over pesticides.
Dedicated capital budget funding for a new Montgomery County 4th District Police Station in Glenmont was included in the FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program.
Montgomery County Public Schools will receive a $143 million, or 6.1%, increase in local operating funding under the approved FY27 budget.
95% of Montgomery County wage earners will receive an income tax cut under a new progressive income tax structure approved in the FY27 budget.
WMATA Red Line trains will single-track at two segments on multiple dates in May 2026 for scheduled track maintenance.
Montgomery County Council meets May 15 at 10 a.m. to wrap up and reconcile the FY27 operating budget and six-year capital improvements program.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rises from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
County Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on small business grants, loans, and capital access on May 20, 10–11 a.m.
Montgomery County has posted an informal solicitation (#1196572) for glass replacement and glazing services.
IFB #1187234 seeks contractors for snow removal at county parking facilities; pre-bid meeting May 28 via Teams.
A pre-submission conference for RFP #1167406, covering county physical security system lifecycle management, is May 18.
Amendment #1 issued for RFP #1192245 seeking graphic arts services under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.
Montgomery County Office of Procurement launched a new website April 20, 2026; staff monitoring for access issues.
County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement condemning a video by Delegates Fisher and Chisholm mocking Delegate Chao Wu.
Rockville's annual Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10:30 AM on May 25 at Rockville Town Center; SSL hours available for students.