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County Plans July 3 Fireworks Spectacular for 250th Anniversary

Montgomery County announced a special July 3 fireworks event as part of its 250th anniversary Semiquincentennial celebration.

PIO· Jun 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “*TODAY: Montgomery County Launches 250th Anniversary Celebration with Unveiling …”
Jun 10
Transportation

MD 355 Commuter Changes Expected Starting July for Red Line

Elrich will preview major commuter impacts along MD 355 beginning in July due to Red Line construction at his June 10 briefing.

PIO· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jun 10
Parks & Recreation

County Spotlights 250th Anniversary Celebration Efforts

County Executive Elrich will promote Montgomery County's 250th anniversary during his June 10 media briefing.

PIO· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jun 10
Health & Human Services

Elrich Briefing to Address Elder Abuse Awareness Day

County Executive Elrich will highlight elder protection efforts ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 during his June 10 briefing.

PIO· Jun 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jun 10
Other

ABS June 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sales promotion from June 1–30, 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Jun 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Jun 9
Transportation

County Unveils 250th Anniversary Commemorative Ride On Bus

Montgomery County launches its Semiquincentennial celebration with a specially wrapped Ride On bus featuring county history imagery, debuting June 10.

mcg-pio· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches 250th Anniversary Celebration with Unveiling of Comme…”
Jun 9
Parks & Recreation

Free Summer Puppet and Music Shows at Southeast Olney Local Park

Montgomery Parks' Parks Playhouse Junior series offers free live children's performances at Southeast Olney Local Park on June 25, July 9, and July 24.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Hosts Pride Kayak and Pontoon Events in Germantown

Montgomery Parks hosts a Pride Lake Kayak Tour June 20 and a Pride Pontoon sunset cruise June 30 at Black Hill Discovery Center in Germantown.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg SummerFest Free Family Day Set for June 27

Gaithersburg's annual SummerFest on June 27 offers free live music, food trucks, Water Park access, mini golf, and fireworks.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Parks & Recreation

Toast2Peace Cornhole Tournament Set for July 11 in Rockville

Toast2Peace on Peace Day event celebrates Mattie Stepanek's birthday with music, food, and a cornhole tournament at World of Beer in Rockville on July 11.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Education

Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Rules Change July 1, 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, students whose full cost of attendance is covered by non-federal grants may lose Pell Grant eligibility.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Elections

2026 Primary Early Voting Opens June 11 at 14 County Centers

Early voting for the 2026 Maryland Primary runs June 11–18, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily; Election Day is June 23.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Finance

Infrastructure Funding Workgroup Holds June Listening Sessions

Montgomery County's Infrastructure Funding Workgroup is hosting community listening sessions in June to gather input on funding a $14B, 20-year infrastructure need.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Education

The Well Center Opens in Gaithersburg with County, State Support

The Well Center, a new early childhood education, entrepreneurship training, and wellness center, held a ribbon cutting in Gaithersburg.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Education

County ECE Loan Program Awards $2.2M to 19 Childcare Projects

Montgomery County's first Early Care and Education Facility Loan Program cycle approved 19 projects for $2.2M, projected to create 178 new licensed seats.

Luedtke· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Delivering Affordable Early Childcare”
Jun 9
Health & Human Services

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds June Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5; mandatory orientations scheduled via Zoom in June 2026.

MCFIC· Jun 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Orientation/ Acompáñanos en la sesión informativa”
Jun 9
Parks & Recreation

Hallie Wells Middle School Wins MCDOT 'Paint the Plow' Contest

Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg took first place in MCDOT's annual snowplow decorating contest, earning a $500 award.

MCDOT· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg Named Winner of Montgomery County’s ‘Pa…”
Jun 9
Transportation

Wheaton Parking Rates Rise, Saturdays Go Free July 1

MCDOT raising weekday garage, lot, and meter rates in Downtown Wheaton starting July 1; Saturday parking becomes free.

MCDOT· Jun 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Hours and Rates for Montgomery County Parking Garages, Lots, and Meters in D…”
Jun 9
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 8 Covers Positive Parenting Strategies

Episode 8 of the ELEVATE Podcast features facilitators discussing the Positive Solutions for Families program and child behavior strategies.

MCCCSS· Jun 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Episode 8 of ELEVATE Is LIVE: Positive Solutions for Families”
Jun 9
Education

Council to Vote on $1.5M MCPS Technology Modernization Funds

Council expected to approve $1,518,337 supplemental appropriation for MCPS Technology Modernization Project, covering E-Rate eligible technology costs.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jun 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on June 9 to Approve Supplemental Funding for th…”
Jun 8
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