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Environment

Plastic Bag Use Drops Below 2% Under New County Law

A Sierra Club survey finds single-use plastic bag use nearly eliminated at Montgomery County grocery stores since January 2026.

Stewart· Aug 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart and Sierra Club Tout Success of Bring Your Own Bag Law”
Aug 4
Environment

County Awards $1.5M for Climate Home Upgrades to Four Nonprofits

DEP's HEECAP program grants $1.5M to four organizations helping low- and moderate-income residents electrify and weatherize homes.

DEP· Aug 4, 2026· 5 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Awards $1.5 Million to Support Climate Preparedness Home Upgra…”
Aug 4
Parks & Recreation

Back-to-School Community Celebration Planned in Wheaton

Families, students, and neighbors are invited to a back-to-school celebration at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.

CUPF· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Community Update”
Aug 4
Finance

CUPF Opens FY27 Facility Fee Assistance Applications

Eligible community orgs can apply for up to $2,000 to offset rental costs at MCPS and county facilities.

CUPF· Aug 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CUPF Community Update”
Aug 4
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Student Vaccination Clinics Through Sept. 25

Montgomery County DHHS is running free back-to-school immunization clinics for MCPS students through Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

DHHS· Aug 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host Free Student Vaccination Clinics to Help Families Meet…”
Aug 4
Transportation

Metro Runs Free Shuttles on Red Line North Bethesda to Friendship Heights

Metro is operating free shuttle buses between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights stations, with express and local options along Route 355.

MCDOT· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On & Metrobus Alternatives During the Partial Red Line Shutdown July 6 …”
Aug 4
Transportation

Ride On Glenmont Express Shuttle Serves Red Line Closure

MCDOT's Glenmont Express Shuttle connects Milestone Park-and-Ride to Shady Grove and Glenmont Metro stations during the Red Line partial shutdown.

MCDOT· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On & Metrobus Alternatives During the Partial Red Line Shutdown July 6 …”
Aug 4
Parks & Recreation

AHCMC Seeks Applicants for Restructured Board of Directors

Montgomery County is accepting applications from residents to serve on the newly restructured Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County board.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Parks & Recreation

Downtown Bethesda Summer Concerts Continue Through September

Bethesda Urban Partnership's Summer Concert Series runs through September; next concert August 12, final outdoor movie August 7.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Public Safety

National Night Out Brings Residents and Police Together Tonight

National Night Out events take place countywide on August 4, connecting residents with local law enforcement and first responders.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Transportation

County Plans to Acquire Maryland Landing to Reopen White's Ferry

Montgomery County announced plans to acquire the Maryland-side landing at White's Ferry, closed for over five years, to restore Potomac River crossing.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Other

County Enacts 18-Month Data Center Permit Moratorium

Council unanimously passed Expedited Bill 19-26 and ZTA 26-01 on July 28, barring data center permits for 18 months.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes Bill Waiving Taxes on Habitat Homes

Bill 15-26 waives county property taxes on new and rehabilitated Habitat for Humanity homes during construction to lower building costs.

Friedson· Aug 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Building Opportunity, Celebrating Community”
Aug 4
Transportation

Ride On Route 23 Stop Closed Aug. 4 for Construction

Bus stop at 4515 Willard Ave in Friendship Heights closes Aug. 4; riders directed to two nearby alternate stops.

MCDOT· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation on Willard Avenue in Friendship Heights to Impact …”
Aug 3
Housing & Real Estate

Bill 38-26 Would Ban Housing Discrimination by Immigration Status

Councilmember Mink introduced Bill 38-26 to prohibit housing discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, with a hearing set for Sept. 15.

Mink· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “Councilmember Mink Introduces Bill to Prohibit Housing Discrimination Based on C…”
Aug 3
Parks & Recreation

Arts Council Seeks Public Comment on Cultural Plan Draft by Aug. 22

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County has released a draft Cultural Plan open for public comment through August 22, 2026.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

Noncitizen Medicaid Coverage Ending October 1 Under New Federal Law

A new federal law will end Medicaid coverage for some noncitizens in Maryland effective October 1, 2026; Maryland Dept. of Health has launched a toolkit.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Black Diaspora Residents for Health Survey

Montgomery County DHHS is collecting a short anonymous survey on health needs, experiences, and priorities of Black diaspora community members.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Opens This Week

The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair features 4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, a carnival, and Old MacDonald's Farm.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
Finance

Maryland Tax-Free Week Runs August 9–15

Qualifying apparel and footwear priced $100 or less per item are exempt from Maryland sales tax August 9–15, 2026.

Evans· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's August Updates”
Aug 3
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