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Health & Human Services

DHHS Runs Three Minority Health Programs With Ongoing Virtual Events

DHHS offers ongoing virtual programs through August 2026 for African American, Asian American, and Latino community health and mental wellness.

DHHS· Jul 16, 2026· 7 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
Parks & Recreation

Takoma Urban Park Facelift Project Underway in Montgomery County

Montgomery Parks is upgrading Takoma Urban Park with new playground equipment, benches, lighting, sidewalk repairs, and fresh paint.

Stewart· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
Education

Leul Dawit of Northwood High Sworn In as 49th MCPS SMOB

Leul Dawit of Northwood High School was elected and sworn in as the 49th Student Member of the Montgomery County Board of Education.

Stewart· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
Transportation

Metro Red Line Suspended Between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights Through Sept. 6

Metro has halted Red Line rail service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights through September 6 for major construction work.

Stewart· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
Local Economy

Long Branch Designated Main Street Maryland Community

Long Branch received a Main Street Maryland designation supporting commercial revitalization; a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the milestone.

Stewart· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
Public Safety

County Launches Anonymous ICE Activity Reporting Portal

Montgomery County's new online portal lets residents anonymously report ICE activity near county facilities, parking lots, and garages.

Stewart· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: reporting ICE activity, celebrating Long Branch, and more”
Jul 16
Health & Human Services

VITA Post-Tax Season Services Highlighted on Spanish Radio

DHHS VITA specialist Eduardo Levi Mendes discusses free tax prep services still available to Montgomery County residents on July 17 broadcast.

DHHS· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía Highlights Heat Wave Preparedness and Safety Tips, Friday at 2 p.m. …”
Jul 16
Public Safety

En Sintonía Radio Show Covers Heat Wave Safety Friday

MCFRS program manager Oscar Mendez discusses heat wave preparedness and safety on Radio America (WILC 900AM) July 17 at 2 p.m.

MCCouncil· Jul 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía Highlights Heat Wave Preparedness and Safety Tips, Friday at 2 p.m. …”
Jul 16
Health & Human Services

'BTheOne' Program Enlists Teens as Mental Health Ambassadors

'BTheOne' asks Montgomery County teenagers to help peers improve mental health and navigate crises, with Einstein High School students as ambassadors.

DHHS· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Briefing: Immigration Shootings, Heat Wave, Teen Mental Health

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing July 16 covering immigration enforcement shootings, heat wave response, and 'BTheOne' program.

PIO· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
Other

Montgomery County Wins 38 NACo Achievement Awards

Montgomery County earned 38 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards for innovative programs across 13 departments.

Office of Public Information· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Earns 38 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards”
Jul 15
Public Safety

ABS Podcast Episode Tackles Summer Impaired Driving Safety

Montgomery County ABS 'Spirited Discussions' podcast releases episode on impaired driving risks during the '100 Deadliest Days' of summer.

ABS· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services New ‘Spirited Discussions’ Podcast E…”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee to Review Hyperscale Data Center Zoning Amendment

The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets July 22 to review ZTA 26-01, which would prohibit hyperscale data centers in all zones.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A path forward on data center legislation | Español abajo”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Two Data Center Moratorium Bills

The Economic Development Committee meets July 22 to review Bill 19-26 and Bill 24-26, which would codify a moratorium on data center development.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A path forward on data center legislation | Español abajo”
Jul 15
Housing & Real Estate

Enterprise Seeks Energy Auditors for Purple Line Affordable Housing

Enterprise is building a pre-qualified pool of energy auditors and CNA firms to support affordable housing preservation along Maryland's Purple Line corridor.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Finance

MEA Solicits Input on $100M Megawatts for Maryland Renewable Program

Maryland Energy Administration seeks public comments on the planned FY27 Megawatts for Maryland Program, offering up to $100M for large-scale renewable energy projects.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Finance

MEA Seeks Input on FY27 Commercial Buildings Grant Program

Maryland Energy Administration is accepting public feedback on a consolidated FY27 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program covering efficiency, solar, and electrification.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Environment

Green Bank Launches Permitting and Code Compliance Pilot Program

The Montgomery County Green Bank has launched a pilot offering technical assistance for energy code compliance and building performance improvements.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Environment

DEP Environmental Workshop for HOAs, Property Managers July 22

DEP hosts a free workshop July 22 in Gaithersburg covering sustainability, energy, recycling, stormwater, and BEPS for HOAs and property managers.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
Meetings & Hearings

DEP Hosts BEPS Scorecard Webinar for Consultants August 12

DEP webinar on August 12 targets service providers and consultants, covering public data tools and BEPS compliance pathways for clients.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
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