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Health & Human Services

Potomac River Recreational Advisory Partially Lifted After Sewage Leak

Montgomery County DHHS lifts most Potomac River advisories but keeps restrictions near Swainson Island and Lock 8.

DHHS· Mar 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis on Health Guidan…”
Mar 17
Finance

Sayles Opposes Tax Hikes in Elrich's $8.01B Budget

Councilmember Sayles calls for line-by-line spending review before supporting proposed property and income tax increases.

Sayles· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember Sayles Calls for Smarter Spending Before Raising Taxes”
Mar 17
Environment

Council Passes Bill Expanding Green Bank Climate Resiliency Funding

Bill 2-26 lets the Montgomery County Green Bank use fuel-energy tax revenue for flood, heat, and infrastructure resilience projects.

Luedtke· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Council Passes Climate Resiliency Legislation Sponsored by Councilmembers Luedtk…”
Mar 17
Education

MCPS Pre-K Partnerships Fair at Three County Sites

MCPS hosts a Pre-K Partnerships Fair on March 25, 2–7 PM at locations in Rockville, Germantown, and Silver Spring.

MCCCSS· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “📣 Message from Our Partner: Montgomery County Public Schools”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU 1-Bedroom Rental Available at 1200 East West

A Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit 1BD apartment opens April 3 at 1200 East West for $1,537/mo with a $1,500 move-in concession.

DHCA· Mar 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at 1200 East West”
Mar 17
Housing & Real Estate

Workforce Housing Units Available at Bethesda Avenue Flats

The Flats at Bethesda Avenue has 2BR/1BA workforce housing apartments starting at $2,328/month.

DHCA· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Workforce Housing Update: Availability at The Flats at Bethesda Avenue”
Mar 17
Education

Free 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers a free 10-week virtual business training series for registered family child care educators, starting April 21.

DHHS· Mar 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “FREE 10-Week Business Training for Family Child Care Educators!”
Mar 17
Parks & Recreation

Butterfly Experience Returns to Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens' Butterfly Experience seasonal exhibit is open for visitors in Montgomery County.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Finance

VITA Free Tax Assistance Available to County Residents

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax prep help to eligible Montgomery County residents.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

Montgomery County Offers Free Vaccination Clinics

DHHS is offering free vaccination clinics for Montgomery County residents.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

Free Workshop on Infant Brain Development Set for April 1

Family Support Network hosts 'Building Bright Minds' virtual workshop on cognitive milestones for children birth to age 3.

DHHS· Mar 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: March 2026 Vol. II”
Mar 16
Local Economy

FY27 Budget Boosts WorkSource, Opens Upcounty Job Center

The FY27 budget raises WorkSource Montgomery funding 7.8% to $3.4M and opens a new Upcounty American Job Center.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Environment

FY27 Budget Puts $19.4M Into Green Bank, Funds 3,000 Trees

The FY27 budget allocates $19.4 million for the Montgomery County Green Bank and $1.5 million for Tree Montgomery to plant ~3,000 trees.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Transportation

FY27 Budget Continues Zero Fare Ride On, Expands Flash and Flex

The FY27 budget keeps Zero Fare Ride On, expands Burtonsville Flash to all-day service, and extends Flex routes to Poolesville and Damascus.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Expands Health and Human Services Funding

The FY27 budget grows homelessness services to $68M, funds eight mobile crisis teams, and improves Montgomery Cares reimbursements.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

FY27 Budget Includes $152.7M for Affordable Housing

The proposed FY27 budget allocates $152.7 million for affordable housing, rental assistance, and neighborhood revitalization.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Education

FY27 Budget Fully Funds MCPS $3.8B Request

Elrich's FY27 budget provides $3.8 billion in operating funds for MCPS, a $189.9 million increase over FY26.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Finance

Elrich Proposes FY27 Budget With Tax Increases

County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 Operating Budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and 0.1% income tax increase.

PIO· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATED Press Release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Proposes FY27 Ope…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on ZTA 26-04 Expanding Expedited Housing Review

ZTA 26-04 eliminates square-footage minimums and adds 4% LIHTC projects to qualify for expedited mixed-income housing approval.

Friedson· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerat…”
Mar 16
Housing & Real Estate

Council Votes on ZTA 26-03 to Fast-Track Biohealth Campuses

ZTA 26-03 lowers square-footage thresholds and adds office adaptive reuse to qualify for expedited biohealth regulatory review.

Friedson· Mar 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tomorrow: Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerat…”
Mar 16
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