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Maryland SUN Bucks Summer 2026 Enrollment Now Open

Maryland SUN Bucks provides $120 per eligible student for summer grocery purchases; enrollment for 2026 is open.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Education

MCPS Free Summer Meals Available at 100+ Sites

MCPS Summer Food Service Program offers free nutritious meals to students at more than 100 sites across Montgomery County.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Meetings & Hearings

Commission for Women Next Meeting September 10

The Montgomery County Commission for Women resumes monthly meetings September 10, 2026, after a July–August hiatus.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Other

Hundreds of New Maryland Laws Take Effect July 1

Hundreds of new Maryland laws became effective July 1, 2026, with details available via the state legislative resource page.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Transportation

Free Lyft SoberRide Available July 4 Night Across DMV

WRAP's SoberRide program offers free Lyft rides up to $15 for adults 21+ from 4 pm July 4 through 4 am July 5.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Public Services

County Offices on Holiday Schedule July 3–4

Montgomery County government and programs follow a holiday schedule on the federally designated July 4 holiday, Friday July 3, with some changes also on July 4.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Parks & Recreation

County Independence Day Fireworks Set for July 3–4

Free fireworks celebrations at Albert Einstein High School on July 3 and South Germantown Recreation Park on July 4.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Public Services

Six County Cooling Centers Open During Heat Emergency

Six county recreation and library sites open as cooling centers 11 am–7 pm during the July 4th weekend heat emergency.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Public Safety

Heat Emergency Alert Issued Through July 6

A heat emergency alert is in effect for Montgomery County from 8 pm July 1 through 8 am July 6, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Independence Day!”
Jul 2
Elections

Special Canvass July 7 for Original Ballots After May Printing Issue

A new canvass on July 7 will count Original ballots cast by voters affected by a May mail-in ballot printing error.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Public Notice of Canvass of remaining standard and Original mail in ballots ”
Jul 2
Elections

Board Canvasses Remaining 2026 Primary Mail-In Ballots July 6

Montgomery County Board of Canvassers meets July 6 to count remaining standard mail-in ballots from the 2026 Gubernatorial Primary.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Public Notice of Canvass of remaining standard and Original mail in ballots ”
Jul 2
Environment

DEP July 2026 Events: Sewing, Recycling, Environmental Fair

DEP's July calendar includes teen sewing workshops, recycling orientations, an environmental fair, and a native plants workshop.

DEP· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “Cut The Plastic, Prep For Hurricanes & Have Fun in the Sun!”
Jul 2
Education

Interfaith Environment Camp Offered in Boyds, August 3–6

A one-week environmental day camp for ages 5–14 runs August 3–6, 2026 at the Amata Meditation Center in Boyds, MD.

DEP· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “Cut The Plastic, Prep For Hurricanes & Have Fun in the Sun!”
Jul 2
Environment

County Seeks Input on Winter Road Salt Use

Montgomery County is recruiting residents, businesses, and contractors to participate in an online discussion about de-icing practices.

DEP· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: My Green Montgomery — “Cut The Plastic, Prep For Hurricanes & Have Fun in the Sun!”
Jul 2
Environment

DEP Seeks Volunteer Fixers for Fix-It Clinics

Montgomery County DEP is recruiting volunteer repair experts for Fix-It Clinics and Mending Labs to help residents repair items.

DEP· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “Cut The Plastic, Prep For Hurricanes & Have Fun in the Sun!”
Jul 2
Public Safety

County Urges Flood Preparedness as Hurricane Season Begins

DEP highlights flood watch terminology, Alert Montgomery sign-ups, and flood insurance guidance for summer 2026.

DEP· Jul 2, 2026· 3 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “Cut The Plastic, Prep For Hurricanes & Have Fun in the Sun!”
Jul 2
Environment

DEP Launches Plastic Free July Campaign

Montgomery County DEP encourages residents to reduce single-use plastic waste throughout July 2026.

DEP· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “Cut The Plastic, Prep For Hurricanes & Have Fun in the Sun!”
Jul 2
Public Safety

County Heat Emergency Alert Issued Through July 6

A Heat Emergency Alert is in effect July 1–6, 2026, with heat index values expected to reach 105°F or higher in the afternoons.

MCDOT· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Provides Water Bottles on Buses to Beat the Heat”
Jul 2
Transportation

Ride On Buses Stocked With Free Water Amid Heat Emergency

MCDOT placed complimentary water bottles on Ride On buses during a county heat emergency alert running July 1–6, 2026.

MCDOT· Jul 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Provides Water Bottles on Buses to Beat the Heat”
Jul 2
Health & Human Services

FIC Program Session Sign-Ups Open July 2 at 4 p.m.

Montgomery County Family Involvement Center opens registration for July 6–29 program sessions on Thursday, July 2 at 4:00 p.m.

MCFIC· Jul 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up Today!/ ¡Inscríbete hoy mismo!”
Jul 2
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