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Montgomery County Leaders Sign Immigrant Protection Act

Local leaders signed the Immigrant Protection Act at a public event in Wheaton to protect immigrant residents.

MyMCMedia· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Environment

DC Water Holds Public Meeting on Sewage Spill

DC Water scheduled a public meeting Thursday to address a sewage spill affecting the area.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Housing & Real Estate

County Council Approves TIF Package for Viva White Oak

Montgomery County Council passed a Tax Increment Financing package for the Viva White Oak development project.

CCM· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #280; March 2, 2026”
Mar 2
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Rentals Open at Envoi, Arrowwood in North Bethesda

Envoi and Arrowwood Apartments in North Bethesda have immediate MPDU openings ranging from $1,570 to $2,275/month.

DHCA· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at Envoi and Arrowwood Apartments in North Bethesda”
Mar 2
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendors for Surplus Electronics Disposal, Recycling

Montgomery County issued an LSBRP solicitation for secure computer hardware disposal and recycling services; proposals due March 30, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Surplus Equipment Disposal and Recycling Services”
Mar 2
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearings on Two Immigration Bills Set for March 3

The Council holds hybrid public hearings March 3 on the County Values Act and the Unmask ICE Act, both addressing immigration enforcement.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearings Set on Three Zoning Text Amendments March 3

The Council holds hybrid public hearings March 3 on ZTAs covering regional shopping centers, biohealth campuses, and mixed-income housing eligibility.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Other

Council to Vote on CEDAW Support Resolution March 3

The Council is expected to introduce and vote on a resolution supporting the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Transportation

Towing Vehicle Recovery Bill Introduced in County Council

Expedited Bill 14-26 would require towing companies to accept alternative proof of ownership and allow family members to reclaim vehicles.

Stewart· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Public Safety

Bill to Ban Private Immigration Detention Facilities Introduced

Expedited Bill 13-26 (ICE Out Act) would bar county building permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Environment

Council to Vote on Climate Assessment Bill March 3

Bill 34-25 would update required climate assessments for county legislation and zoning amendments, adding definitions for key terms.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan March 3

The 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan, covering land near I-270, goes before the full Council for review on March 3.

MCCouncil· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 3 to Review Clarksburg Gateway Sector P…”
Mar 2
Education

Montgomery County Staff Wins 2025 NACo Award for Refugee Women Childcare Program

Liran Laor received a 2025 NACo Achievement Award for 'Rising Together,' which trained 60 Afghan women for early childhood education roles.

MCCCSS· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Celebrating Equity in Action: Liran Laor Receives 2025 NACo Achievement Award”
Mar 2
Local Economy

Montgomery County Minimum Wage Rising July 1

Minimum wage increases July 1 to $18.00/hr for large employers, $16.50 for mid-size, $15.95 for small, tied to 2% CPI rise.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El salario mínimo aumentará en el Condado de Montgomery el 1 de julio”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Solid Waste Management Future

Montgomery County holds three public open houses in March to gather input on overhauling its solid waste system, including possible closure of Dickerson facility.

PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on Future of Solid Waste Management ”
Mar 2
Parks & Recreation

Six Honorees Named to 2026 Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame

Five athletes and the Academy of the Holy Cross girls' basketball team will be inducted April 26 at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Montgomery County PIO· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Willie Allen, John Bunting, Warren Crutchfield, Bill Dixon, Betty Holston Smith,…”
Mar 2
Environment

County Hosts Open Houses on Future of Solid Waste

Three public open houses in March seek input on solid waste management decisions affecting fees, environmental justice, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Montgomery County, MD· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder - Join us to learn what's next for the County's trash”
Mar 2
Health & Human Services

Care for Kids Provides Free Health Care to Uninsured Children

County-funded Care for Kids program offers pediatric medical, dental, and vision services to uninsured children in Montgomery County.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Health & Human Services

FIC 'Silly Science' Balloon Experiment Runs March 9–20

FIC sites host hands-on 'Balloon Experiment' inquiry-based science activity for families during weeks of March 9 and March 16.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
Education

Free Webinar on Toddler Sleep Offered March 11

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Beyond the Bedtime Battle: Understanding Toddler Sleep' virtually on March 11 at 7:00 pm.

MCFIC· Mar 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Learning Link March/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE Marzo”
Mar 2
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