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Education

MCPS End-of-Year MCAP Assessments Approaching This Spring

MCPS urges consistent student attendance as Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program tests approach at end of the school year.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

CFW and Libraries Launch Free Financial Wellness Seminar Series

Free four-part financial seminar series starts May 12 via Zoom, covering planning, retirement, federal benefits, and divorce finances.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Class Continues Through June

Local family law attorneys host free monthly virtual class on Maryland separation and divorce law, next session May 6 at 7 p.m.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Parks & Recreation

CFW Hosts Free Retirement Mindset Workshop May 4

Commission for Women offers free virtual session on identity and purpose in retirement, led by coach Joy Levin, on May 4 from 7–8:30 p.m.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Commission for Women Highlights Domestic Violence Resources

Montgomery County's Commission for Women reaffirms commitment to ending domestic and sexual violence, citing local and regional incidents.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Environment

DEP Hosts Business Recycling Seminar in Silver Spring

Montgomery County DEP offers a free in-person seminar on commercial recycling challenges May 11 at Silver Spring Civic Building.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Coming Soon! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling In-Person Seminar”
Apr 17
Finance

Uniform 2% Wage Adjustment Proposed for All County Agency Employees

A flat 2% general wage adjustment for employees across Montgomery County government, MCPS, Montgomery College, and M-NCPPC is proposed for FY27.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Education

MCPS to Receive $90M Local Funding Increase Under FY27 Proposal

Montgomery County Public Schools would get a $90 million boost in local funding over FY26 under the revised budget plan.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Finance

Progressive Income Tax Proposed for Montgomery County Residents

New tiered county income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% based on Maryland AGI would give 96% of households a tax cut.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Finance

Fani-González Proposes Eliminating 6.3-Cent Property Tax Hike

Council President proposes scrapping the recommended property tax increase in the FY27 budget while slowing overall spending growth.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Housing & Real Estate

MPDU Studio, 1BR, 2BR Units Now Available at The Charles Bethesda

The Charles in Bethesda has three MPDU rental units available immediately, ranging from $1,680 to $2,160/month.

DHCA· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MPDU Update: Availability at The Charles”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing June 9: Road Continuation Rules in LATIP Areas

June 9 hearing on SRA 26-01, which would ban road continuations on certain street classifications within LATIP areas.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 28 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 17
Finance

Council Hearing: $275K North Bethesda Metro Entrance Funding

Public hearing April 28 on a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the North Bethesda Metro Station Northern Entrance capital project.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 28 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 17
Finance

Budget Proposal Sets 2% Wage Adjustment for All County Employees

Fani-González's FY2027 budget plan calls for a uniform 2% general wage adjustment for employees across all county agencies.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González Proposes New Approach to the Fiscal Year …”
Apr 17
Finance

Fani-González Proposes FY2027 Budget With Progressive Income Tax

Council President proposes eliminating 6.3-cent property tax hike, shifting to progressive income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% for FY2027.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González Proposes New Approach to the Fiscal Year …”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Five Women's Priority Bills Fail in Maryland Session

Five Commission for Women priority bills — on survivor protections, caregiver employment, coerced debt, firearms, and birth certificates — did not pass.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 7 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CFW Special Edition: End of Session Legislative Update”
Apr 17
Health & Human Services

Four Women's Priority Bills Pass Maryland Assembly

Montgomery County Commission for Women reports four of nine priority bills passed in the 449th Maryland General Assembly session.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 6 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CFW Special Edition: End of Session Legislative Update”
Apr 17
Public Safety

Minor Arrested, Detained in Bradley Hills Arson Case

A Circuit Court judge ordered a minor detained in a juvenile facility in connection with arson and threats at Bradley Hills Elementary School in Bethesda.

Friedson· Apr 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson's Statement on Recent Arrest in Connection to Bradle…”
Apr 16
Local Economy

County Seeks Local Firms for Graphic Arts Contract

Montgomery County DGS issued an LSBRP solicitation for graphic arts services; bids due May 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Montgomery County Procurement· Apr 16, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Graphic Arts Services”
Apr 16
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Vaccines to Uninsured Eligible Adults

Montgomery County DHHS provides free vaccines to eligible adults without insurance or whose plans don't cover vaccinations.

DHHS· Apr 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 16
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