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Local Economy

Samsung Biologics Opens First U.S. Plant in Rockville, Retaining 500 Jobs

Samsung Biologics cut the ribbon on its first U.S. biomanufacturing facility in Rockville, a $353M acquisition of the former GSK campus.

mcg-pio· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Opening of Samsung Biologics’ First U.S. Manufactur…”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

FY27 Lighthouse Grant Info Sessions Open for Registration

DHHS seeks one lead organization to receive ~$3.99M to coordinate immigrant services countywide; info sessions April 3 and April 10.

DHHS· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 1, 2026 Grant Announcements: FY27 EquiCare Grant Application Open / FY27 L…”
Apr 1
Education

DHHS Opens FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant, $2M Available

Licensed child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for FY27 EquiCare grants covering infant/toddler seats; deadline April 24.

DHHS· Apr 1, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 1, 2026 Grant Announcements: FY27 EquiCare Grant Application Open / FY27 L…”
Apr 1
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Check Management Services

Montgomery County Finance Dept. issued an LSBRP solicitation for Check Management Services; bids due April 8, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Office of Procurement· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Check Management Services”
Apr 1
Local Economy

County Seeks Community Outreach Specialist Contractor

Montgomery County Council issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1194965) for a Community Outreach Specialist; bids due April 6, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Community Outreach Specialist”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

DHHS 'Right from the Start' Event April 11 in Silver Spring

Free community event at Holy Cross Hospital supports Black maternal and infant health via panels, resources, and family activities.

DHHS· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El programa “Bebés Saludables” del Condado de Montgomery organizará el evento an…”
Apr 1
Environment

County Joins Regional Local Food Procurement Challenge

Montgomery County co-sponsored a resolution committing to the COG regional local food procurement challenge to buy more locally grown food.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

ESYDA Soccer Academy Opens New Silver Spring Clubhouse

Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy held a ribbon-cutting for its new clubhouse in Silver Spring with county and state officials.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Education

Sayles Leads Read Across America Week Visits to High-Need Schools

Councilmember Sayles visited nearly ten Montgomery County schools during Read Across America Week to promote student literacy.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Public Safety

Council Considers Bill 13-26 'ICE Out Act' on Detention Centers

Bill 13-26, the ICE Out Act, would use county zoning authority to prohibit private immigration detention centers in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Other

Council Introduces Legislation to Regulate Data Centers

Sayles, with the Council President and Vice President, introduced legislation to set guidelines for data center siting in the county.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-03 Streamlining Biohealth Project Approvals

ZTA 26-03, co-sponsored by Sayles, unanimously passed to fast-track approvals for biohealth and biotech development projects.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-04 to Expedite Deeply Affordable Housing

ZTA 26-04, co-introduced by Sayles and Friedson, removes barriers and speeds approvals for deeply affordable housing projects.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Finance

Council Begins FY2027 Operating Budget Review

The County Council has entered review of the FY2027 Operating Budget; residents can sign up to testify on spending priorities.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

CARE Reproductive Health Opens New Chevy Chase Clinic

CARE Reproductive Health held an open house for its new Chevy Chase clinic; Sayles presented a certificate of recognition.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews Minority Health, CIP, and Child Care Workforce

The HHS Committee held March briefings on racial health disparities, FY27-32 capital projects, and the early care and education workforce.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

Sayles Tours Free ADG CARES Clinic for Uninsured Residents

HHS Committee Chair Sayles visited the ADG CARES Clinic, which offers free and low-cost healthcare and senior services.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Sayles Hosts 4th Annual Women's History Month Celebration

Councilmember Sayles convened women leaders in environmental stewardship at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Environment

Trump Administration to Pay $928M to Cancel East Coast Wind Farms

The Interior Dept. will reimburse TotalEnergies $928M to forfeit federal leases for two offshore wind farms off New York and North Carolina.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Maryland Tree Planting Incentive Program Opens April 30 for Farmers

Maryland farmers can apply starting April 30 for $4,500/acre riparian forest buffer incentives through the state's Conservation Buffer Initiative.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
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