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Public Safety

FBI, MCPD Bust $49M International Fraud Call Centers

Joint investigation by FBI, MCPD, and State's Attorney's Office dismantled India-based scam call centers that stole nearly $49M from Americans.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Save a Student Summit Set for Wheaton High Saturday

Free opioid awareness summit for middle and high schoolers at Wheaton High School on Feb. 21, featuring NARCAN training and video contest winners.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg Community Museum Hosts Black History Month Exhibit Through February

The Gaithersburg Community Museum offers free Black History Month activities and a poster exhibit of notable Maryland Black heroes through February 28.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Rockville Lunar New Year Celebration at Richard Montgomery High School Feb. 21

Rockville hosts a free Lunar New Year event with performances, crafts, and snack boxes at Richard Montgomery High School on Feb. 21, 1–3:30 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

MNADV Holds 38th Annual Domestic Violence Memorial on Zoom Feb. 23

The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence holds its 38th annual memorial service via Zoom on February 23 from 4–5 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Education

Governor Moore Announces Grants for Teacher Alternative Certification

New Maryland grants support the ACET program, helping displaced or retiring federal employees and degree-holders enter teaching careers.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online Resource Hub provides federal employees and contractors with job search, legal, and unemployment benefit guidance.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Opens Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton

Montgomery County's Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton offers job placement, coaching, and financial counseling to displaced federal workers.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Public Safety

Silver Spring Man Sentenced 50 Years for Federal Sextortion Crimes

A Silver Spring man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for coercing 100+ girls into producing explicit images online.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Education

MCPS Superintendent Recommends Boundary Changes for Two High Schools

Superintendent Taylor recommended modified Option B for Woodward and modified Option H for Wootton relocation to Crown Farm; board votes March 26.

MCPS· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Open March 1–31 for County Residents

Montgomery County residents age 5+ can submit creative works celebrating Women's History Month throughout March 2026.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Offered Monthly in Spanish

Local family law attorneys lead free monthly divorce and separation workshops; next class March 4 in Spanish, 7–8:30 p.m.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Parks & Recreation

Lunar New Year Events Across Montgomery County

Montgomery County hosts multiple Lunar New Year events through the end of February 2026.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Housing & Real Estate

PHP Committee Holds Third Review of Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan

The PHP Committee reviews the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan covering development, transportation, housing, and environment near I-270.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Briefed on Emory Grove Urban Renewal Task Force

The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee receives an update on the Emory Grove Urban Renewal Task Force, studying displacement of former residents.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Improvements Program

The Education & Culture Committee holds its second review of the FY27-32 MCPS CIP, including a package of non-recommended reductions.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

Council Reviews State Legislation, Federal Priorities Feb. 23

The full County Council meets Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. for a Maryland General Assembly update and review of state and local legislation.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Other

Jawando Responds to Supreme Court Striking Trump Tariffs

Councilmember Jawando issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president lacks authority to impose global tariffs unilaterally.

Jawando· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Striking Dow…”
Feb 20
Local Economy

County Opens Solicitation for Business Cohort Training Providers

Montgomery County is accepting ongoing applications from organizations to deliver business cohort training programs for local entrepreneurs, businesses, and nonprofits.

MCDOT· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches New Business Training Network”
Feb 20
Transportation

Free Transit Workshop at Germantown Library Feb. 27

MCDOT Commuter Services hosts a free Upcounty Travel Training Workshop on Feb. 27, 1–3 p.m. at Germantown Library.

MCDOT· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Free Travel Training Workshop to Help Residents Navigate Public Transportation O…”
Feb 20
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