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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
Local Economy

Green Business Certification Program Open to Landscapers

Montgomery County's voluntary Green Business Certification program is open to landscaping companies in garden center, installation, design, and maintenance categories.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Environment

County Urges Salt-Wise Practices to Protect Waterways

Montgomery County reminds residents to minimize road salt use, citing salt as a major pollutant in local streams and drinking water.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Parks & Recreation

GreenFest 2026 Comes to Germantown April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest returns April 25 at Blackrock Center for the Arts in Germantown, free and open to all residents.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Environment

RainScapes Program Paid $528K in 2025 Rebates

The RainScapes program approved 128 projects totaling $527,977 in rebates to county residents in 2025.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “RainScapes Classes for Residents this Spring, Summer Internships, GreenFest, and…”
Mar 5
Environment

County Reminds Residents to Limit Road Salt Use This Winter

Montgomery County urges residents to use road salt sparingly, noting it is a major pollutant in local streams and drinking water.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Public Services

County Seeks Public Input on Future of Trash Services

Montgomery County is asking residents to complete a survey on the future of county-provided trash collection services.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Local Economy

Watershed Restoration Division Seeks Summer 2026 Interns

Montgomery County's Watershed Restoration Division is hiring college students for paid summer internships at $18.15/hr; deadline March 31.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
Environment

Maryland Updates Prohibited Invasive Plant List for Nurseries

Maryland's updated invasive plant list bans common landscaping plants like Japanese Barberry, Burning Bush, and Nandina from nursery sales.

DEP· Mar 5, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Sign Up Now for RainScapes Classes, Native Plant Sources, GreenFest, Summer Inte…”
Mar 5
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