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Health & Human Services

EquiCare Grant Applications Close September 25

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant for infant & toddler child care programs accepts applications through Sept. 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

MCCCSS· Sep 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “One Week Left! EquiCare Grant Applications Close September 25”
Sep 17
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Spanish Asthma Workshops for Families

Montgomery County's DHHS Latino Health Initiative provides free Spanish-language asthma management workshops for parents and caregivers of children with asthma.

DHHS· Sep 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Hispanic Heritage Month will be the Focus on En Sintonía con el Concejo this Fri…”
Sep 17
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Month Unity Festival Set for Sept. 19

Free community festival at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton runs noon–4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, with music, food, and family activities.

MCCouncil· Sep 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Hispanic Heritage Month will be the Focus on En Sintonía con el Concejo this Fri…”
Sep 17
Other

Council's Spanish Radio Show Marks Hispanic Heritage Month

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs Friday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. on Radio América (WILC 900AM) with Council President Fani-González as guest.

MCCouncil· Sep 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Hispanic Heritage Month will be the Focus on En Sintonía con el Concejo this Fri…”
Sep 17
Transportation

Glenmont Express Shuttle Extended Through Sept. 30

Ride On extends Glenmont Express Shuttle service two weeks beyond its original Sept. 6 end date, citing community feedback.

MCDOT· Sep 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You asked 🗣️ we listened! 🎊 Glenmont Express Shuttle Service Extended Through Se…”
Sep 17
Elections

Board of Elections Hosts Voter Registration Event in Silver Spring

Board of Elections staff will help residents register to vote and answer election questions at TESS Community Action Center on Sept. 23.

Montgomery County MD· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Voter Registration Event on September 23rd/ Evento de Registro de Votantes el 23…”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

OCD Anxiety Centers Opens First Maryland Location in District 4

OCD Anxiety Centers held a ribbon cutting for its first Maryland location in Montgomery County's District 4, offering intensive outpatient therapy.

Stewart· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back in session”
Sep 16
Public Safety

Bill Would Require Smoke Escape Hoods in Apartment Buildings

Stewart introduced legislation requiring multi-family buildings to keep smoke escape hoods on-site to aid fire evacuations.

Stewart· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back in session”
Sep 16
Finance

Bill Extends $2,500 Property Tax Credit to MCPS Employees

Proposed legislation would add public school employees to the $2,500 property tax credit currently available to certain county first responders.

Stewart· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back in session”
Sep 16
Finance

Stewart Bill Raises Homeowners Tax Credit Income Cap to $106,800

A new bill would expand Montgomery County's supplemental Homeowners Tax Credit by raising the income eligibility cap from $75,000 to $106,800.

Stewart· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back in session”
Sep 16
Finance

Bill 46-26 Would Create Montgomery County Child Tax Credit

Councilmembers Stewart and Evans introduced Bill 46-26 to establish a Child Tax Credit for low- and modest-income families in Montgomery County.

Stewart· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Back in session”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

Bill to Ease ADU Rules, Waive Fees Introduced

Friedson and Fani-González introduce legislation to remove owner-occupancy requirements and waive fees for affordable ADUs.

Friedson· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmembers Introduce Bill to Modernize County’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU…”
Sep 16
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich, Fani-González to Cut Ribbon on 163-Unit Chimes Affordable Housing

County Executive and Council President join officials Sept. 17 for ribbon-cutting at The Chimes at North Bethesda, backed by $19.45M in county financing.

MCPIO· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Attend Ribbon-Cutting for The Chimes …”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

Early Childhood Self-Care Virtual Session for Parents Today

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts 'Exhale! Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers' virtually on Sept. 16, 2026 from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

MCFIC· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Self Care-Join us Now!/ Autocuiadado-¡Únete a nosotros ahora!”
Sep 16
Finance

GO Committee to Review County Reserve Policy Strengthening Options

The GO Committee will examine options to strengthen Montgomery County's reserve policies, which underpin its AAA bond rating.

MCCouncil· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Sept. 17, 2026”
Sep 16
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews Infrastructure Funding Workgroup Report Sept. 17

The GO Committee will receive a briefing on the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup Final Report, published Aug. 2026.

MCCouncil· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Sept. 17, 2026”
Sep 16
Parks & Recreation

Fourth Annual Silver Spring Youth Block Party Set for Sept. 18

Free 'Buckets and Beats' event at Veterans Plaza offers basketball, skateboarding, arts, DJ, and food for youth on MCPS early release day.

Stewart· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart Hosts Buckets and Beats: The Silver Spring Youth Block Par…”
Sep 16
Education

Library Board Applications Due September 21; Upcounty Seats Needed

Montgomery County Library Board applications close Sept. 21; upcounty representation especially sought with Clarksburg branch in pipeline.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
Health & Human Services

Federal Head Start Rule Changes Open for Comment Until Oct. 6

The federal government proposes stripping 1,400+ Head Start standards; public comment closes October 6 at regulations.gov.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
Environment

County Weighs Trash Disposal Options; No Decision Yet

The Council held a Sept. 15 worksession on county waste disposal — landfill, trucking, or advanced processing — with no decision date set.

Jawando· Sep 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Thank you.”
Sep 16
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