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Parks & Recreation

Taste of Wheaton Festival Vendor Applications Now Open

The Wheaton Urban District is accepting restaurant, artisan, and exhibitor applications for the 30th Taste of Wheaton on June 7, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 20, 2026· 4 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Vendor Applications Now Open for 30th ‘Annual Taste of Wheaton: Maryland’s Culin…”
Mar 20
Transportation

MCDOT Street Sweeping Covers 4,100 Miles Starting April

Montgomery County's annual street sweeping program runs April through July, covering 4,100 lane miles of residential roads.

MCDOT· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Programa de barrido de calles comenzará en abril en el Condado de Montgomery”
Mar 19
Education

Montgomery College Youth Summer Programs Highlighted on Radio Show

Montgomery College's youth summer programs, admissions guidance, and financial aid resources will be spotlighted on En Sintonía March 20.

MCCouncil· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Free Medical Services in Montgomery Coun…”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

DHHS Mobile Health Clinics Offer Free Dental and Medical Care

DHHS Mobile Health Clinics travel countywide providing free dental, medical, behavioral health, and human services to underserved residents.

DHHS· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Free Medical Services in Montgomery Coun…”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

DHHS Free Student Vaccination Clinics During Spring Break

DHHS hosts free student vaccination clinics March 30–April 6 during spring break to help families meet Maryland school immunization requirements.

DHHS· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Free Medical Services in Montgomery Coun…”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

Stewart Introduces Financial Exploitation Protection Act for Vulnerable Adults

Expedited Bill 16-26 would bar deceptive practices targeting adults 68+ or lacking daily-care capacity, expanding OCP tools.

Stewart· Mar 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart Introduces the Financial Exploitation Protection Act”
Mar 19
Public Safety

County Adds $500K to Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Montgomery County will provide $500,000 in additional funding to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Transportation

MCDOT Virtual Meeting on Glen Haven, Sligo School Sidewalks March 26

MCDOT holds a virtual public meeting March 26 at 7 p.m. on proposed new sidewalks near Glen Haven ES and Sligo MS.

MCDOT· Mar 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Clinic Set for April 11 in Wheaton

A free citizenship clinic offering naturalization application assistance in seven languages runs April 11, 2–6 p.m. in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Local Economy

Council Passes Biohealth Campus Zoning Amendment ZTA 26-03

ZTA 26-03 expands eligibility for biohealth companies to qualify for expedited regulatory review in Montgomery County.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Vote on County Values Act March 24

The Council holds a vote on Bill 3-26 (County Values Act) and public hearings on two immigration bills at its March 24 session.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 3 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Finance

Council Reviews $8B FY2027 Budget with Tax Increases

County Executive Elrich's $8B+ FY2027 operating budget proposal—including a 6.3¢ property tax hike—now heads to Council scrutiny.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Education

Commission on Child Care Seeks New Members

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Commission on Child Care through April 15, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 18, 2026”
Mar 18
Finance

Council Holds Five Hearings on FY2027 Operating Budget

Five public hearings on the $8B+ FY2027 operating budget are scheduled for April 7, 8, and 9 in Rockville.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Five Public Hearings on the County's Oper…”
Mar 18
Local Economy

Joint Committee Reviews Bill to Drop Annual Minimum Wage Report

Joint ECON-HHS Committee meets March 19 at 1:30 p.m. to review Bill 1-26, which would remove OLO's required annual minimum wage impact report.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Education

EC Committee Holds Third Review of $2.79B MCPS Capital Improvements Plan

EC Committee meets March 19 at 1:30 p.m. for a project-by-project review of the $2.79 billion FY27-32 MCPS Capital Improvements Program.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews County Grants Strategic Planning Recommendations

The GO Committee meets March 19 at 11:30 a.m. to review an advisory workgroup's strategic planning recommendations for County community grants.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Finance

$53,788 Supplemental Appropriation for Arts and Humanities Council

Joint EC-GO Committee reviews a $53,788 supplemental appropriation for the Arts and Humanities Council to pay a remaining balance to Metric Arts Consulting.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC-GO Committee Reviews Arts and Humanities Council Bill

Joint EC and GO committees meet March 19 at 9:30 a.m. to review Expedited Bill 10-26, updating the Arts and Humanities Council's statutory role.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Public Safety

MCPD Increases Patrols at Religious Sites Amid Tensions

Montgomery County Police have stepped up patrols at religious institutions, schools, and gathering places amid rising security concerns.

PIO· Mar 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Condado de Montgomery proporcionará fondos suplementarios adicionales al Prog…”
Mar 18
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