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Public Safety

Informal Bid Open for EMS Cost Reporting Services

County solicits vendors for EMS Supplemental Payment Program cost reporting services under Informal solicitation #1199936.

Office of Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 24
Local Economy

RFP Open: Novelty, Apparel and Promotional Items

Montgomery County seeks vendors for novelty, apparel, and promotional items under LSBRP solicitation RFP #1196547.

Office of Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 24
Local Economy

County Expands Contracting for Women-, Veteran-Owned Firms

Montgomery County broadens contracting opportunities for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses through procurement programs.

Office of Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 24
Public Safety

County Leaders Address ICE Operation at Clara Barton Parkway

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González issued a joint statement on a July 22 ICE operation near Lock 7 on the Potomac River.

PIO· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Maryland PIO - Press Release for Spanish Update”
Jul 23
Public Safety

ICE Operation Near Lock 7 Prompts MCFRS River Rescue

MCFRS and MCPD responded July 22 to persons in the Potomac River near Lock 7 during a federal ICE enforcement operation along Clara Barton Parkway.

PIO· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Joint Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President N…”
Jul 23
Education

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

MCPS holds six regional Back-to-School Fairs on Aug. 22 at high schools across the county for the 2026–27 school year kickoff.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Education

ESYDA Free Back-to-School Supply Giveaway August 15 in Silver Spring

Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy hosts a free back-to-school backpack and supplies giveaway on August 15, 9 a.m.–noon in Silver Spring.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Parks & Recreation

Third Annual Big Bloom Festival at Good Hope Recreation Center in August

Strathmore and Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center host the Big Bloom Festival on August 1, 5–8 p.m., with live music and food trucks.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Parks & Recreation

First Taste of Burtonsville Food Festival This Saturday

The inaugural Taste of Burtonsville features food from 10 local restaurants, live go-go music, and a kids' zone on July 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Health & Human Services

Maryland Rare Disease Advisory Council Launches Statewide Needs Survey

Maryland's Rare Disease Advisory Council is surveying people with rare diseases and caregivers to assess health, education, and welfare needs.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Black Diaspora Input via State of Black Health Survey

Montgomery County DHHS is collecting anonymous survey responses from Black Diaspora community members to guide future health planning.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Local Economy

County Council ECON Committee Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

The County Council's ECON Committee voted to recommend an 18-month data center permitting moratorium; full Council vote set for July 28.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Transportation

Residents Have Until July 24 to Submit US-29/Crestmoor Safety Feedback

A Google feedback form on pedestrian safety improvements at US-29 and Crestmoor Dr. closes July 24 at 11:59 p.m.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Public Safety

$20K Reward Offered in Woodmoor Hit-and-Run Death

MCPD seeks tips in the June 19 hit-and-run death of Hanna Wegayehou at Crestmoor Dr. and Colesville Rd.; $20,000 reward offered.

Mink· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “July 2026 Updates from Councilmember Kristin Mink”
Jul 23
Public Services

DPS Podcast Episode Covers Home Renovation Permitting Steps

Montgomery County DPS releases podcast episode on planning home renovations, covering permits, zoning, energy code, and inspections.

DPS· Jul 23, 2026· 5 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “New Montgomery County Podcast Episode Focuses on Planning a Successful Home Reno…”
Jul 23
Health & Human Services

Community Advocacy Institute Applications Close July 24

The Community Action Board's free CAI advocacy training program closes applications July 24 for income-eligible Montgomery County residents.

Community Action Board· Jul 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last day to apply to the Community Advocacy Institute is July 24th”
Jul 23
Transportation

Officials, Kuhn to Announce White's Ferry Restart Milestone

County Executive Elrich and ferry owner Chuck Kuhn will announce a major step toward resuming White's Ferry service in Dickerson on July 24.

MCPIO· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Officials and Kuhns to Announce a Significant Milestone Toward…”
Jul 23
Other

NACo Adopts Three Sayles-Introduced Policy Resolutions

NACo membership adopted three resolutions introduced by Councilmember Sayles covering public safety, maternal health, and housing affordability.

Sayles· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Reappointed to National Leade…”
Jul 23
Other

Sayles Reappointed to NACo Board of Directors

Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles was reappointed as an at-large member of the NACo Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sayles· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Reappointed to National Leade…”
Jul 23
Health & Human Services

Council, Radio America Spanish Show Airs Friday with Health Guests

"En Sintonía con el Concejo" airs July 24 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, featuring Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic staff on summer health tips.

MCCouncil· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Council President Natali Fani-González Will be This Week’s Special Guest on “En …”
Jul 23
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