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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
Public Safety

National Night Out Events Countywide on August 4

National Night Out events with food, games, and first responders are scheduled across Montgomery County on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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

County Acquires White's Ferry Property for $1.5M

Montgomery County reached a $1.5M agreement to acquire the White's Ferry property, ramp, and boat launch; ferry boats donated by Potomac Crossing.

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

County to Begin Biweekly Solid Waste Worksessions in September

The Council will hold biweekly worksessions starting in September to review solid waste disposal options, including the county incinerator.

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

Council Passes 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on large-scale data center development, paired with a zoning text amendment.

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

Ride On Route 38 Stop Moved at Holiday Park Senior Center

Bus stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center relocated to Ferrara Drive sidewalk for ~2 months during window replacement project.

MCDOT· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Temporary Bus Stop Relocation at Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring to …”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

Basics Insight Program Visits FIC Sites in August, September

Basics Early Learning Manager Angelica Desoto will lead play and art activities at FIC Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Silver Spring sites in August and September.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Education

MCPS Hosts Six Regional Back-to-School Fairs August 22

Montgomery County Public Schools will hold six regional Back-to-School Fairs on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at high schools across the county.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

FIC September–October Program Sign-Up Opens August 28

Registration for FIC program sessions from September 1 to October 1, 2026 opens Friday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

All FIC Sites Closed August 24–31 for Deep Cleaning, Planning

All FIC locations will be closed August 24–31, 2026 for deep cleaning, activity planning, and staff professional development.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring FIC Closed August 10–17 for Maintenance

The Silver Spring FIC at Coffield Recreation Center will have no sessions August 10–17; Rockville and Gaithersburg sites remain open.

MCFIC· Aug 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link August/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Agosto”
Aug 3
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