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DEP Posts Paid Summer 2026 Watershed Restoration Internships

DEP is hiring college/graduate students for paid summer watershed restoration internships at $18.15/hr; applications due March 31.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

DEP Launches Litter Cleanup and Reporting Campaign

Montgomery County DEP is encouraging residents to join litter cleanups and report litter via MC311 to protect local ecosystems.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Environment

County Weighs Closing Incinerator, Seeks Public Input

Montgomery County is surveying residents on a proposed plan to close the Dickerson incinerator and shift to out-of-county landfill use.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Mar 5
Finance

Maryland EITC Worth Up to $4,000 Requires Tax Filing to Claim

Marylanders who qualify for the state Earned Income Tax Credit must file a tax return to receive up to $4,000.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

Pepco Offers Bill Assistance Amid Decade-High Winter Energy Costs

Pepco programs including LIHEAP, flexible payment plans, and energy efficiency tools are available for struggling households.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Finance

County Outlines Six Steps to Apply for Montgomery Grants

The Office of Grant Management has published a six-step guide for organizations seeking county grant funding.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Other

County Council Adopts CEDAW Resolution for Women's History Month

The Council adopted a resolution supporting the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Council Committee Approves $62M for North Bethesda Life-Sciences Project

Economic Development Committee advanced $12M for site infrastructure and $50M for the UMD Institute for Health Computing building.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Clinic Set for April 11 in Wheaton

Free naturalization application assistance with multilingual services available; advance registration required.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Fani-González Introduces ZTA 26-05 Job Creation Zoning Bill

A new zoning measure would expedite approvals for projects in strategic industries or generating at least 200 jobs.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Public Safety

County Council Passes Suite of ICE-Related Bills

Montgomery County Council has passed multiple bills addressing ICE enforcement, including the Trust Act and Unmask ICE Act.

Fani-González· Mar 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Commonsense immigration policies coming, More Jobs! | Español abajo”
Mar 5
Environment

LHI Climate Program Highlights Plastic Straw Reduction This Spring

LHI's Climate and Health program released a short video encouraging residents to skip single-use plastic straws this spring.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

CaringMatters Grief Support Registration Closes March 11

CaringMatters is accepting registrations for free grief and loss support programs; Family Night deadline is March 11, 2026.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Finance

Maryland MHHD FY27 Health Grants Due March 11

Maryland's Office of Minority Health is accepting applications for two FY27 grant programs through March 11, 2026 at 5 p.m.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

Maryland Coalition of Families Offers Peer Recovery Specialist Training

MCF and Primary Care Coalition are offering a pathway for individuals to become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

Encuentros Free Mental Health Groups Open to County Residents

LHI and Identity offer free Encuentros support groups for middle schoolers, high schoolers, parents, and adults in Montgomery County.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

LHI Posts 'Marijuana and Adolescent Brain' Spanish Video

Latino Health Initiative's Spanish-language Facebook Live on marijuana's effects on teens is now available on YouTube.

LHI· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - March 5th”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

WSSC Water Financial Aid Programs Highlighted on En Sintonía Friday

WSSC Water spokesperson to discuss Emergency Customer Relief Plan, Water Fund aid, and bill-reduction programs on Spanish-language radio March 6.

MCCouncil· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “National Consumer Protection Week to be Featured on En Sintonía con el Concejo, …”
Mar 5
Public Services

En Sintonía Spotlights Consumer Protection Scam Warnings Friday

Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection investigator joins Spanish-language radio show March 6 to discuss scam recognition and fraud reporting.

MCCouncil· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “National Consumer Protection Week to be Featured on En Sintonía con el Concejo, …”
Mar 5
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Friday Family Support Sessions via Zoom

Montgomery County Family Support Network hosts six weekly Zoom sessions for families with children birth–4 starting May 1, 2026.

DHHS· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us!”
Mar 5
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