Montgomery County agreed to purchase the Maryland-side White's Ferry property for $1.5M, with the Kuhns family donating $7M+ in ferry assets.
Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills imposing an 18-month moratorium on new data center development.
County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement honoring former Maryland State Senator Karen S. Montgomery, who died in early August 2026.
Council President Fani-González issued a statement mourning the passing of former Maryland State Senator Karen S. Montgomery.
Multiple Montgomery County Recreation centers and aquatic facilities have staggered closures from Aug. 9 through Sept. 27 for annual maintenance.
Dogs can swim at Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg on Aug. 22–23; $10 fee and rabies vaccination proof required for registration.
Montgomery County Recreation's fall NFL Flag Football League for ages 6–14 costs $60; registration closes Aug. 16 with games starting Sept. 13.
MoCo Recreation outdoor pools shift to reduced postseason hours Aug. 15; Upper County pool closes Aug. 16 and all pools close Aug. 24–Sept. 4.
Montgomery County Recreation fall program registration opens Aug. 11 at 6:30 a.m. for county residents; non-residents may register starting Aug. 13.
The third annual Big Bloom Festival brings live music, food trucks, and arts activities to Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center on Aug. 8.
A Sierra Club survey finds single-use plastic bag use nearly eliminated at Montgomery County grocery stores since January 2026.
DEP's HEECAP program grants $1.5M to four organizations helping low- and moderate-income residents electrify and weatherize homes.
Families, students, and neighbors are invited to a back-to-school celebration at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.
Eligible community orgs can apply for up to $2,000 to offset rental costs at MCPS and county facilities.
Montgomery County DHHS is running free back-to-school immunization clinics for MCPS students through Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
Metro is operating free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, with express and local options along Route 355.
MCDOT's Glenmont Express Shuttle connects Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations during the Red Line partial shutdown.
Montgomery County is accepting applications from residents to serve on the newly restructured Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County board.
Bethesda Urban Partnership's Summer Concert Series runs through September; next concert August 12, final outdoor movie August 7.
National Night Out events take place countywide on August 4, connecting residents with local law enforcement and first responders.