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Housing & Real Estate

County Proposes Two Bills to Regulate Data Centers

Montgomery County is considering ZTA 26-01 and Bill 4-26 to limit data center locations and establish a task force.

mc_climate· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Spring Cleaning, Data Centers”
Mar 4
Transportation

Prince George's Board Backs Hybrid BRT Alternative for NH Ave

Prince George's County Planning Board voted Feb. 19 to endorse the Hybrid Alternative as the locally preferred BRT option for New Hampshire Ave.

MCDOT· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT Study Advances to the Montgomery County P…”
Mar 4
Meetings & Hearings

Planning Board to Review New Hampshire Ave BRT Study

Montgomery County Planning Board takes up the Draft New Hampshire Ave BRT Study on March 12, 2026; public comment welcome.

MCDOT· Mar 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Update: New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT Study Advances to the Montgomery County P…”
Mar 4
Education

Final Education Budget Forum Set for Einstein High School

The third and final Education Budget Forum in Jawando's series takes place March 11 at Einstein High School, 6:30–8:00 PM.

Jawando· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Join Me TONIGHT at Rockville HS!”
Mar 4
Education

Jawando Hosts Education Budget Forum at Rockville HS Tonight

Councilmember Jawando holds second of three Education Budget Forums with MCPS and Montgomery College leaders tonight at Rockville High School.

Jawando· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Join Me TONIGHT at Rockville HS!”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

MCPL's 10th Annual MoComCon Set for March 20-21 in Germantown

Free two-day comics and creativity festival returns to Germantown Library and BlackRock Center for the Arts, March 20–21, 2026.

MCPL· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Its 10th Annual MoComCon, March 20-21”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Opens Spring Class Registration

Registration is open for Montgomery County Recreation's spring classes and camps, including youth sports, arts, and adult fitness programs.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Education

Senior Planet Offers Free Tech Classes at Gaithersburg Library

Older adults can take free Senior Planet technology classes at the Gaithersburg library, covering smartphones, online safety, and telehealth.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Public Services

Free VITA Tax Prep Available for Eligible County Residents

Montgomery County's VITA program offers free tax preparation for eligible residents; appointments required at multiple locations.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Health & Human Services

Black Motherhood Project Recruiting Participants in County

The Black Motherhood Project is recruiting mothers to participate in a new program focused on Black maternal health and support networks.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Finance

County Launches $550K Local Food Aggregation Grant for Small Farms

Montgomery County's new $550,000 Local Food Aggregation Grant aims to help small farms supply schools, hospitals, and senior centers.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Health & Human Services

Free Dental Clinic at Shady Grove Campus on April 17

Mission of Mercy offers free extractions and fillings for adults 18+ on April 17 at Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville; registration required.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Public Safety

Montgomery County Trust Act Signed Into Law

The Trust Act, setting limits on local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, has been signed into law in Montgomery County.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Meetings & Hearings

Airpark Town Hall Set for March 24 on Noise, Safety

The Airpark Community Advisory Committee hosts a March 24 town hall on noise, safety, and operations at Montgomery County Airpark.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Parks & Recreation

Johnson's Local Park Gets New Historic Signboards, Restoration Planned

Emory Grove community celebrated new signboards at Johnson's Local Park; plans underway for lighted baseball field and gathering space.

Luedtke· Mar 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Restoring Historic Johnson's Local Park”
Mar 4
Local Economy

Federal NIH Research Grant Cuts Alarm Montgomery County Officials

County Executive Elrich flagged troubling federal budget guidance reducing National Institutes of Health research grants.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Public Safety

County Moves to Block ICE Detention Facilities in Montgomery

County Executive Elrich discussed efforts to prevent ICE detention facilities from being opened in Montgomery County.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Public Safety

MCPD Boosts Patrols at Religious Sites Amid Mideast Tensions

Montgomery County police are increasing patrols of religious facilities and gatherings following war activities in the Middle East.

Elrich· Mar 4, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 4
Meetings & Hearings

Council Grants Advisory Workgroup Formed Under Resolution 20-780

The Montgomery County Council created an Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants via Resolution 20-780 on April 22, 2025.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
Public Services

OGM Now Verifying Grantee Charity Registration with Maryland Secretary of State

Montgomery County's OGM is now checking applicants' Maryland Secretary of State charity registration status; non-compliant orgs face disqualification.

OGM· Mar 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Closing Soon and Support for New Nonprofits! - March 3, 2026 MCG Grant …”
Mar 3
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