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Montgomery Parks Hosts Share Fair April 18 at Black Hill

Montgomery Parks' biannual Share Fair at Black Hill Discovery Center on April 18 invites residents to donate and exchange gently used items.

MCCouncil· 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
Environment

GreenFest Set for April 25 at BlackRock Center Germantown

Montgomery County DEP hosts GreenFest on April 25 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown as part of Earth Month.

MCCouncil· Apr 16, 2026· 0 links
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
Other

En Sintonía Radio Show Covers Earth Month Friday

The Spanish-language County Council radio show airs April 17 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, covering GreenFest, Share Fair, and free vaccines.

MCCouncil· Apr 16, 2026· 0 links
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
Meetings & Hearings

PS Committee Reviews Unmask ICE Act April 17

Public Safety Committee meets April 17 at 9:30 a.m. to review Bill 5-26, which would ban masks on law enforcement in the county.

Council· Apr 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Public Safety Committee Meeting on April 17, 2026”
Apr 16
Transportation

18 Ride On Bus Routes Get New Schedules May 3

MCDOT adjusts schedules on 18 Ride On routes starting May 3, adding new trip times and running-time fixes to boost reliability.

MCDOT· Apr 16, 2026· 21 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus Service Changes Coming on Sunday, May 3, to Improve Efficiency”
Apr 16
Parks & Recreation

Glen Echo Park Arts Board Seeks New Directors

A vacancy is open on the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture Inc. Board of Directors; deadline to apply is May 13, 2026.

Montgomery County· Apr 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - April 15, 2026”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

County Seeks Applicants for Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the County-wide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board through May 13, 2026.

Montgomery County· Apr 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - April 15, 2026”
Apr 15
Public Safety

Teen Arrested in Bradley Hills Elementary Vandalism, Arson

A 16-year-old male was arrested April 15 in connection with vandalism and arson at Bradley Hills Elementary School.

Elrich· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Bradley Hills Elem…”
Apr 15
Transportation

TE Committee to Review New Bus Lane Fine, EV Charging Fees, Parking Rate Changes

Proposed FY27 transportation fee resolution includes new $75 bus lane fine, new EV kWh charge, and end of evening and Saturday parking fees.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

TE Committee Reviews $1.2B WSSC Water and Fleet FY27 Budgets

TE Committee meets April 16 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for WSSC Water ($1.2B), Utilities ($43M), Fleet ($114.4M), and Parking Lot Districts ($31M).

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews $576M DHHS and Food Systems FY27 Budgets

HHS Committee meets April 16 at 1:30 p.m. to review $576M DHHS budget and $13M Office of Food Systems Resilience budget for FY27.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

Leases NDA Budget Up 33.7% for MCPS Bus Depot Relocation

County Executive recommends $22.8M FY27 Leases NDA, up $5.7M, largely due to MCPS bus depot move to Gude Drive and Old Dover Road.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for County Operations

GO Committee meets April 16 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for leases, intergovernmental relations, OMB, OIG, OLO, and County Council offices.

MCCouncil· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 16, 2026”
Apr 15
Local Economy

Greater Silver Spring Chamber Hosts Women's Leadership Breakfast April 23

The Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce holds its inaugural Women's Leadership Exchange Breakfast on April 23, 2026, in Silver Spring.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Education

Imagination Stage Offers Free Mental Health Theatre Programs for Schools

Imagination Stage partners with Kaiser Permanente to offer free educational theatre programs on children's mental health for grades 2–10.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Finance

County Council Operating Budget Hearings Draw 200-Plus Residents

More than 200 residents testified over five County Council operating budget public hearings last week; committee review continues.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Transportation

District 4 Traffic Calming, Pedestrian Safety Projects Underway

Several traffic calming and pedestrian safety projects are recently completed, under construction, or planned across Montgomery County District 4.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Meetings & Hearings

Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan Open House April 21

Montgomery Planning hosts a community open house April 21 at Long Branch Community Center to gather feedback on draft plan recommendations.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Local Economy

Business Resilience Forum for Federal Contractors Set for April 30

Montgomery County and Leadership Montgomery host a one-day forum April 30 in Silver Spring to help businesses navigate federal contracting changes.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Parks & Recreation

DancElation Multicultural Dance Festival at Sandy Spring Museum April 18

Mayur Dance's third annual DancElation festival offers free performances in five cultural dance traditions at Sandy Spring Museum on April 18.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
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