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Education

Montgomery College Student's Journey Began in Ethiopia

First-year MC Business Management student Veronica Zelalem shares how her college journey started while still in Ethiopia.

MCTV· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #284; June 15, 2026”
Jun 15
Education

MCPS Class of 2026 Graduation Celebrated at UMBC

A graduation montage highlights thousands of MCPS Class of 2026 students crossing the stage at UMBC.

MCPS-TV· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #284; June 15, 2026”
Jun 15
Other

County Executive Elrich's May 29 Weekly Video Released

Elrich's May 29 video covers recreation jobs, MCPS budget cuts, Flash BRT, Eid al-Adha, and Pride Month.

CCM· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #284; June 15, 2026”
Jun 15
Parks & Recreation

County Council Hosts Pride Month Commemoration June 16

Montgomery County Council marks Pride Month on June 16 at 11:30 a.m. with a video featuring local LGBTQIA+ leaders.

MCCouncil· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Hosts Pride Month Commemoration on June 16”
Jun 15
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts MFD, Local Business Online Open House

Montgomery County Procurement holds monthly Zoom open house on Minority, Female, Disabled-Owned and Local Small Business programs, June 17.

Procurement· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - Wed. June 17”
Jun 15
Environment

County Offers Free Well Water PFAS Testing Near Contamination Site

Montgomery County is contacting private well owners near the highest PFAS sample sites to offer free well water testing.

DHHS· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis on Public Health…”
Jun 15
Health & Human Services

PFAS Advisory Issued for Muddy Branch Tributary Near Former PSTA

Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis warns against water contact, fishing in Muddy Branch stream section near Great Seneca Hwy due to elevated PFAS levels.

DHHS· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis on Public Health…”
Jun 15
Health & Human Services

County Offers Free PFAS Testing to Nearby Private Well Owners

Private well owners within one mile of the highest PFAS sampling locations near Great Seneca Hwy are eligible for free testing.

DHHS· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Localized PFAS Health Advisory for Stream and Pond Near…”
Jun 15
Environment

PFAS Health Advisory Issued for North Potomac Stream and Pond

Elevated PFAS levels detected near Great Seneca Hwy and Key West Ave; residents advised to avoid affected waterways.

DEP· Jun 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Localized PFAS Health Advisory for Stream and Pond Near…”
Jun 15
Finance

Council Extends Deadline for Retirement Board Trustee Applicants

Deadline to apply for Council-recommended seat on two County retirement investment boards extended to June 22 at 5 p.m.

MCCouncil· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Seeks Applicants for Representative on the Board of In…”
Jun 15
Meetings & Hearings

Community Meeting on PFAS Contamination Set for June 17

Montgomery County will hold a community meeting June 17 to discuss PFAS findings near Great Seneca Hwy and Key West Ave in North Potomac.

DHHS· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “TODAY: Montgomery County Issues Localized PFAS Health Advisory for Stream and Po…”
Jun 15
Environment

County Issues PFAS Health Advisory for North Potomac Stream, Pond

Elevated 'forever chemicals' detected in stream and stormwater pond near Great Seneca Hwy and Key West Ave in North Potomac.

DHHS· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “TODAY: Montgomery County Issues Localized PFAS Health Advisory for Stream and Po…”
Jun 15
Transportation

Ride On Bus Stops Suspended During Wayne Ave Overnight Closures

Purple Line construction closes Wayne Ave nightly 10 PM–4 AM, June 17–24, disrupting Ride On service between Dale Dr and Sligo Creek Pkwy.

MCDOT· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction from June 17…”
Jun 15
Environment

County Officials to Make Environmental Announcement June 15

County Executive Elrich, DEP Director Macedonia, Health Officer Davis, and WSSC's PFAS manager to appear at Leggett Building Monday.

PIO· Jun 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Make Environmental Announcement on Monday, June 15, at 11:3…”
Jun 15
Health & Human Services

Virtual Workshop: Preparing Kids for New Learning Environments

DHHS Child Care Support Services hosts a free virtual family learning session on school readiness on June 24, 2026.

DHHS· Jun 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Ready, Set, Grow/ Preparados, Lister, Crecer”
Jun 14
Local Economy

Takoma Park Seeks Climate Fellow, Applications Close June 26

The City of Takoma Park is hiring a one-year full-time Climate Fellow to support its climate action plan; applications close June 26, 2026.

MC Energy· Jun 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “When you lower your energy costs, you have more money for rosé 🍷”
Jun 13
Environment

Civic Works Offers Free Weatherization to Low-Income MD Households

Civic Works Energy Programs offers no-cost home energy audits and weatherization improvements to qualifying Maryland households via state grants.

MC Energy· Jun 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “When you lower your energy costs, you have more money for rosé 🍷”
Jun 13
Environment

Electrify MC Program Helps Residents Switch to Electric Home Systems

Electrify MC, managed by Elysian Energy, guides Montgomery County homeowners through switching to electric heating, cooling, and appliances.

MC Energy· Jun 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “When you lower your energy costs, you have more money for rosé 🍷”
Jun 13
Environment

Switch Together Solar Program Deadline Set for July 15

Montgomery County residents can register for group rooftop solar installations through Switch Together by July 15, 2026.

MC Energy· Jun 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “When you lower your energy costs, you have more money for rosé 🍷”
Jun 13
Environment

Free Home Energy Checkups Available for County Residents

BGE, Pepco, and Potomac Edison customers can schedule free Quick Home Energy Checkups with certified analysts through utility programs.

MC Energy· Jun 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “When you lower your energy costs, you have more money for rosé 🍷”
Jun 13
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