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Transportation

Free Red Line Shuttles Run Daily During 9-Week Metro Closure

Two free ADA-accessible Metro shuttle options — local all-stops and express non-stop — will run every 5–8 minutes along MD 355 starting July 6.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 29
Transportation

North Bethesda Bus Lane Segment Eyed for Permanent Status

MDOT SHA will evaluate the northern MD 355 bus lane segment (north of I-495 to Marinelli Rd.) for potential permanent dedicated bus lanes.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 29
Transportation

7.5 Miles of Bus-Only Lanes Coming to Rockville Pike Starting July 6

MDOT SHA installs 7.5 miles of temporary bus-only lanes on MD 355 to speed Red Line shuttle service from July 6 through Sept. 6.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 29
Transportation

Metro Red Line Closes July 6–Sept. 6 Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights

Metro trains won't run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations for 9 weeks starting July 6 for construction and maintenance.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Travel Alternatives for Summer Metro Red Line Closure Starting Monday, July 6 Th…”
Jun 29
Public Safety

County Officials Brief Media on Extreme Heat Preparations

County Executive Elrich and top officials meet June 29 to outline preparations for extreme heat and holiday weekend event impacts.

PIO· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Officials to Provide Update on County Preparations for Upcomin…”
Jun 29
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Active Aging Week Scheduled October 5–11, 2026

Montgomery County's Annual Active Aging Week is set for October 5–11, 2026, with events at senior centers, libraries, and community organizations countywide.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Weekly Memory Café at Kensington Bethesda Runs July 8–Aug. 26

A free weekly art and music Memory Café runs Wednesdays, 11 AM–noon, at the Kensington Bethesda from July 8 through August 26, 2026.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Parks & Recreation

Weekly Farmers Market at Prince of Peace Runs July–November

A free weekly farmers market at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg runs Thursdays, 3–6:30 PM, July 7 through November 19, 2026.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Free Color and Caregiving Seminar at Holiday Park July 28

A free in-person seminar on using color to support caregiving at home is scheduled July 28, 2026, at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Monthly Caregiver Connect Zoom for Veterans Set July 21

ServingTogether's virtual Caregiver Connect support meeting for military-connected caregivers meets July 21, 2026, from 7–8 PM.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Alzheimer's Association July Webinar on New Dementia Diagnosis

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area hosts a free webinar July 23, 2026, for people newly diagnosed with MCI or dementia.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Arc Montgomery County Respite Program Zoom Info Session July 13

A Zoom overview of The Arc Montgomery County's respite coordination program for unpaid caregivers is set for July 13, 2026, 7–8 PM.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Free Dementia Friends Information Sessions Available August

Montgomery County's Dementia Friendly America volunteers are offering free 45–60 minute dementia awareness sessions in August 2026.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Parks & Recreation

LGBTQ+ 55+ Senior Prom Set for July 11 in Silver Spring

An LGBTQ+ senior prom for adults 55+ and caregivers is scheduled July 11, 2026, at Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center in Silver Spring.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Launches Trualta Caregiver Online Resource

Montgomery County is offering caregivers access to Trualta, a new online support platform, at Care4MC.Trualta.com.

DHHS· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “July Caregiver newsletter”
Jun 29
Transportation

Redland Road Bridge Work Detours Ride On Routes 53, 57

Redland Road closes June 19–Aug. 25 for Mill Creek bridge construction, forcing detours on Ride On Routes 53 and 57.

MCDOT· Jun 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Redland Road Bridge Construction to Impact Ride On Routes 53 and 57 from June 19…”
Jun 29
Transportation

Ride On Route 51 Moves to Bay H at Glenmont Metro

Ride On Route 51 temporarily relocates from Bay G to Bay H at Glenmont Metro Station June 29–July 13 for shelter replacement work.

MCDOT· Jun 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Phase 1 of Temporary Bus Bay Changes at Glenmont Metro Station Begin on Monday, …”
Jun 28
Transportation

Northampton Drive Ride On Stops Suspended June 24–July 8

Roadway excavation in Silver Spring suspends two Ride On stops on Northampton Drive at Beacon Road through July 8.

MCDOT· Jun 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Roadway Construction Impacting Ride On Bus Stops on Northampton Drive from June …”
Jun 27
Other

County's Black Coffee Podcast Wins National Hometown Media Award

Montgomery County's Black Coffee Podcast won the Audio Programming Access Center Professional category at the 2026 Hometown Media Awards.

PIO· Jun 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County’s Black Coffee Podcast Wins National Hometown Media Award for …”
Jun 26
Parks & Recreation

TESS Senior Social Hosts Film Discussion at Long Branch

Twelve seniors gathered at Long Branch Community Center and Library on June 12 for a screening and discussion of the documentary 'The Fields of Immokalee.'

DHHS· Jun 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 26
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