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Elections

County Board of Elections Seeks Election Judge Volunteers

Montgomery County Board of Elections is recruiting residents 16+ to serve as election workers; bilingual applicants especially encouraged.

Montgomery County· Aug 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Get Involved: Become an Election Worker”
Aug 14
Transportation

Ride On Routes 12, 13, 19 Detoured at Wayne Ave, Manchester Road

Purple Line construction forces indefinite detours on three Ride On routes in Silver Spring starting Aug. 14, 2026.

MCDOT· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Starting August 14: Detours Due to Purple Line Construction at Wayne Avenue and …”
Aug 14
Public Safety

ACP Hosts Public Listening Session on Policing Sept. 14

Advisory Commission on Policing holds open forum Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Rockville to gather resident feedback on public safety.

ACP· Aug 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “The Advisory Commission on Policing invites residents to a listening session”
Aug 14
Parks & Recreation

77th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Opens Aug. 14

The 9-day fair runs Aug. 14–22 at the County Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg with rides, livestock, and food.

MCDOT· Aug 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “STARTING TODAY! Join Ride On at the 77th Annual Montgomery County Agricultural F…”
Aug 14
Public Services

Procurement Office Relocates to 27 Courthouse Square

The Montgomery County Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 14
Finance

County Wage Requirements Law Rate Rises to $18.55/Hr

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law sets a minimum rate of $18.55 per hour for contractors, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Procurement· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 14
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House Aug. 19

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a free Zoom open house for vendors on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 14
Local Economy

County Seeks Bilingual Staff Assistant Services Contractor

Montgomery County Procurement posted an informal solicitation (#1201130) for bilingual English/Spanish County Council staff assistant services.

Procurement· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Aug 14
Education

EquiCare Grant Applications Opening for Infant, Toddler Care

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant, now in its third year, will open applications soon for licensed child care providers serving low-income families.

DHHS· Aug 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “EquiCare Grant Applications Opening Soon!”
Aug 14
Education

Gilchrist Center Opens English Class Registration Tonight

The Gilchrist Center began accepting online applications for English classes Aug. 13 at 6 pm, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “English class registration opens at 6 pm today!”
Aug 13
Health & Human Services

Mansfield Kaseman Clinic Offers Affordable Care to Uninsured Adults

The Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic provides affordable healthcare to uninsured adult Montgomery County residents, with a summer health focus.

MCCouncil· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council President Natali Fani-González Will be This Week’s Special Guest on “En …”
Aug 13
Other

Council President Fani-González Guests on Spanish-Language Radio Show

Council President Fani-González and Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic staff appear on 'En Sintonía' Friday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. on Radio America WILC 900AM.

MCCouncil· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council President Natali Fani-González Will be This Week’s Special Guest on “En …”
Aug 13
Public Safety

County Launches ICE Activity Reporting Portal Under New Laws

Montgomery County's new portal lets residents report ICE activity, established under the Unmask ICE Act (Bill 5-26) and County Values Act (Bill 3-26).

Fani-González· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council President Natali Fani-González Will be This Week’s Special Guest on “En …”
Aug 13
Public Safety

Lost Knife Road Safety Meeting Planned Aug. 27 in Gaithersburg

Multi-agency community meeting Aug. 27 at South Lake Elementary to address public safety and behavioral health needs near Lost Knife Road.

Luedtke· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Get Engaged In Your Community”
Aug 13
Meetings & Hearings

Shady Grove Solid Waste Meeting Set for Sept. 2

Councilmembers Luedtke and Katz host Sept. 2 meeting on long-haul landfilling impacts near Shady Grove Transfer Station.

Luedtke· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Get Engaged In Your Community”
Aug 13
Education

Free MC SRC Spark Session for Child Care Providers Aug. 17

Montgomery County Shared Resources Collaborative hosts a free virtual info session for child care providers on Aug. 17 at 1 p.m.

MCCCSS· Aug 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Getting Ready for the New School Year? MC SRC Can Help!”
Aug 13
Health & Human Services

Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis; Local Donations Needed

The American Red Cross has declared only its second-ever national blood crisis, citing a sharp drop in summer donations affecting patients nationwide.

Glass· Aug 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 13, 2026”
Aug 13
Education

Silver Spring Preschool Gets Classroom Permit in One Day

After months of delays, Councilmember Glass's office connected a Silver Spring preschool with the Fire Marshal, who approved a new classroom permit within one day.

Glass· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 13, 2026”
Aug 13
Health & Human Services

County Food Assistance Map Lists 100+ Sites Countywide

The MC Office of Food Systems Resilience and Food Council have mapped 100+ food assistance sites and compiled info on SNAP, WIC, and meal delivery.

Glass· Aug 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 13, 2026”
Aug 13
Education

MCPS Hosts Six Regional Back-to-School Fairs Aug. 22

Montgomery County Public Schools holds six regional back-to-school fairs on Aug. 22, offering registration help, tech support, and school supplies.

Glass· Aug 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: August 13, 2026”
Aug 13
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