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Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks Program Offers $120 Per Child for Summer Groceries

Eligible families with school-aged children can receive $40/month per student in June, July, and August through Maryland SUN Bucks.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Parks & Recreation

Free Jazz at Josiah Henson Museum, June 11

Montgomery Parks hosts a free evening of live jazz, food, and museum tours at Josiah Henson Museum and Park on June 11, 5–8 p.m.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Elections

Primary Election Day Set for June 23 in Montgomery County

Montgomery County's Primary Election is Tuesday, June 23, 2026; residents can find voting information and sign up as election workers.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Parks & Recreation

Heffner Park Historic Marker Unveiled in Takoma Park

A historic marker at Heffner Park honors Lee Jordan's role in expanding sports access for African American children in Takoma Park.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Public Safety

Council Issues Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day

The Montgomery County Council hosted a proclamation recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 9.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Other

Vehicle Recovery Act Signed, Eases Impound Rules for Immigrants

Expedited Bill 14-26 reduces barriers for families affected by federal immigration detainment to recover impounded vehicles.

Stewart· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Happy Pride and living our values”
Jun 10
Transportation

WMATA Free Shuttles to Run Along Route 355 During Shutdown

Metro will run free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, with some express runs and local service along Route 355.

MCDOT· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Glenmont Express Shuttle Available July 6 - Sept 6 During Red Line Metro Sta…”
Jun 10
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Launches July 6 for Red Line Shutdown

MCDOT's new Glenmont Express Shuttle runs July 6–Sept 6, connecting Milestone Park-and-Ride, Shady Grove, and Glenmont during Red Line closure.

MCDOT· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Glenmont Express Shuttle Available July 6 - Sept 6 During Red Line Metro Sta…”
Jun 10
Meetings & Hearings

Virtual Hearing Set for Purple Line Long Branch Sidewalk Plan

MCDOT holds online-only public hearing June 23 on proposed ADA sidewalks near Purple Line's Long Branch station in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Jun 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Purple Line Sidewalk Proposal for the Long Branch …”
Jun 10
Transportation

Wheaton/Glenmont Flex Bus Service Ends July 1

Ride On's Wheaton/Glenmont Flex bus route will discontinue service on July 1, 2026.

MCDOT· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Public Transit Expands Access to Montgomery County's 14 Primary Election Ea…”
Jun 10
Environment

Webinar on Maryland BEPS Incentives Scheduled for June 24

Baumann Consulting, Building Innovation Hub, and EmPOWER Maryland host a Maryland BEPS incentives webinar on June 24, 12–1 pm.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Meetings & Hearings

USGBC Impact Symposium DMV Scheduled for June 11

USGBC hosts the Impact Symposium DMV on June 11, 2026, 9:30 am–4:30 pm, covering sustainable building topics.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Local Economy

Energy Summit for Maryland Manufacturers Set for June 11

Maryland MEP hosts the Energy & Environment for Maryland Manufacturers (e2m2) Summit on June 11, 2026, 7:30 am–1:30 pm.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Meetings & Hearings

Upcoming Event: Financing Net Zero Transition Webinar, June 10

Global Network for Zero hosts a free webinar on capital flows to net zero on June 10, 2026, 12–1:30 pm.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Environment

PSC Issues Directives on Virtual Power Plants, Grid Modernization

Maryland's PSC issued directives promoting virtual power plants and distributed energy resources, and launched a Data Exchange Work Group.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Environment

Flood Risk Explorer Expands to Rock Creek Watersheds

Montgomery County's Flood Risk Explorer now covers Middle and Lower Rock Creek watersheds, updated ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Transportation

6.8 MW Microgrid Launched at Derwood Transit Depot

The David F. Bone Center in Derwood activated a 6.8 MW microgrid with 9,800 solar panels, 2 MW EV charging, and battery storage for 200 Ride On buses.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Local Economy

County Seeks Business Rep for Workforce Development Board

County Executive Marc Elrich is recruiting one business representative for the Montgomery County Workforce Development Board; deadline June 24.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Local Economy

48E Solar Tax Credit Construction Deadline: July 4, 2026

Larger clean energy projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to preserve eligibility under Section 48E ITC rules changed by H.R. 1.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
Environment

80% of County Buildings Meet June 1 Benchmarking Deadline

Over 80% of covered commercial and multifamily buildings filed energy benchmarking reports on time; violation notices coming for non-compliant owners.

DEP· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | June 2026”
Jun 10
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