Montgomery County announced plans to acquire the Maryland-side landing at White's Ferry, closed for over five years, to restore Potomac River crossing.
Council unanimously passed Expedited Bill 19-26 and ZTA 26-01 on July 28, barring data center permits for 18 months.
Bill 15-26 waives county property taxes on new and rehabilitated Habitat for Humanity homes during construction to lower building costs.
Bus stop at 4515 Willard Ave in Friendship Heights closes Aug. 4; riders directed to two nearby alternate stops.
Councilmember Mink introduced Bill 38-26 to prohibit housing discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status, with a hearing set for Sept. 15.
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County has released a draft Cultural Plan open for public comment through August 22, 2026.
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.
Montgomery County DHHS is collecting a short anonymous survey on health needs, experiences, and priorities of Black diaspora community members.
The annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair features 4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, a carnival, and Old MacDonald's Farm.
Qualifying apparel and footwear priced $100 or less per item are exempt from Maryland sales tax August 9–15, 2026.
National Night Out events with food, games, and first responders are scheduled across Montgomery County on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Montgomery County reached a $1.5M agreement to acquire the White's Ferry property, ramp, and boat launch; ferry boats donated by Potomac Crossing.
The Council will hold biweekly worksessions starting in September to review solid waste disposal options, including the county incinerator.
Montgomery County Council unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on large-scale data center development, paired with a zoning text amendment.
Bus stop #23284 at Holiday Park Senior Center relocated to Ferrara Drive sidewalk for ~2 months during window replacement project.
Basics Early Learning Manager Angelica Desoto will lead play and art activities at FIC Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Silver Spring sites in August and September.
Montgomery County Public Schools will hold six regional Back-to-School Fairs on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at high schools across the county.
Registration for FIC program sessions from September 1 to October 1, 2026 opens Friday, August 28 at 3:00 p.m.
All FIC locations will be closed August 24–31, 2026 for deep cleaning, activity planning, and staff professional development.
The Silver Spring FIC at Coffield Recreation Center will have no sessions August 10–17; Rockville and Gaithersburg sites remain open.