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Transportation

Flash BRT Route 29 Expansion Into Howard County Discussed

Elrich to discuss expanding Flash Bus Rapid Transit service on Route 29 from Montgomery into Howard County.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Health & Human Services

Elrich to Address New Federal Green Card Policies

County Executive Elrich will discuss new federal immigration policies affecting green card holders at May 27 briefing.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Education

MCPS Budget Cuts Considered After Council Budget Decisions

Elrich to address reductions under consideration by MCPS linked to County Council's recent budget decisions.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Parks & Recreation

Department of Recreation Offers Affordable Summer Youth Programs

County Executive and Recreation Director Albornoz to highlight affordable youth sports and activities available this summer.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Briefing Covers Summer Rec, Immigration, BRT

County Executive Marc Elrich holds weekly virtual media briefing May 27 at 12:30 p.m. covering four topics.

PIO· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 26
Transportation

Ride On Buses Rerouted for Purple Line Wayne Ave Closures

Overnight closures on Wayne Ave and Manchester Rd from May 26–29 will disrupt Ride On bus stops during Purple Line wire installation.

MCDOT· May 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Ride On Routes Will Be Impacted by Purple Line Construction Street Closu…”
May 26
Other

ABS May 2026 Sale Promotion Runs Through Month-End

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sale promotion through May 31, 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
May 26
Education

FIC Free Early Childhood Program Holds Virtual Orientations

Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers bilingual Zoom orientations for parents of children birth–5 through late June 2026.

MCFIC· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Orientation/ Orientación”
May 26
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Cheltenham Drive Bikeway, Bethesda

MCDOT holds a virtual public hearing June 10 at 6:30 p.m. on proposed bicycle lanes along Norfolk Ave and Cheltenham Dr in Bethesda.

MCDOT· May 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Hearing on the Cheltenham Drive Bikeway Project in Bethesda to be…”
May 26
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Friendship Heights, Van Ness

After 10 p.m. May 26–28, Red Line trains single-track between Friendship Heights and Van Ness stations.

MCDOT· May 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May 2026 Red Line Track Maintenance Schedule”
May 25
Other

Elrich Criticizes Federal Green Card Policy Changes

County Executive Marc Elrich condemns new federal policy that may require lawful immigrants to leave the U.S. to apply for permanent residency.

Elrich· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on New Green Card Process…”
May 22
Housing & Real Estate

Housing Opportunities Commission Seeks New Member

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Housing Opportunities Commission through June 19, 2026.

Montgomery County· May 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 22, 2026”
May 22
Parks & Recreation

Rockville Memorial Day Parade Set for May 25

Rockville's Memorial Day Parade and Festival kicks off at 10:30 AM on May 25, with a remembrance ceremony at 9:00 AM in Town Center.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “🚨Last Call! 🚨”
May 22
Elections

Mail-In Ballot Canvass Starts June 1 in Gaithersburg

Pre-election canvass of 2026 Gubernatorial Primary mail-in ballots begins June 1 at 10 a.m. in Gaithersburg; open to in-person and virtual observers.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “NOTICE OF PRE-ELECTION MAIL-IN BALLOT CANVASS”
May 22
Health & Human Services

Rockville Diversion Center Gets $25M Six-Year Commitment

FY27 budget dedicates $25M over six years for a new Rockville Diversion Center for mental health crisis response.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Transportation

Vision Zero Funding Up 119%; BRT, Hydrogen Buses Backed

FY27 budget raises Vision Zero funding 119%, expands Bus Rapid Transit, and funds hydrogen zero-emission bus infrastructure.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Local Economy

Federal Workforce Career Center, WorkSource Montgomery Funded

FY27 budget includes $3M-plus for WorkSource Montgomery, supporting nation's first Federal Workforce Career Center.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Local Economy

$2.6M Founder's Equity Fund Saved From Liquidation

Council protects remaining $2.6M in Founder's Equity Fund supporting small businesses from under-resourced communities.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Environment

Budget Boosts Food Systems, Agriculture Reserve Funding

FY27 budget sets $1.6M for Office of Agriculture and $13M for Office of Food Systems Resilience.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
Housing & Real Estate

FY27 Budget Allocates $96M-Plus for Housing Assistance

Budget includes $28M in rental assistance and $68M for homelessness programs, plus $8.9M for SHaRP families.

Sayles· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”
May 22
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