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Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Bill Restricting Hiring of Ex-Federal Workers

Expedited Bill 29-26 would restrict County hiring of individuals who carried out certain activities during federal employment.

MCCouncil· Jun 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 14 and 21, 2026”
Jun 18
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Disability Commission Membership Revision Bill

Bill 28-26 would revise membership structure of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission.

MCCouncil· Jun 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 14 and 21, 2026”
Jun 18
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Bill Banning Street Racing, Takeovers

Bill 27-26 would prohibit unlawful racing and street takeovers on public roads and establish penalties.

MCCouncil· Jun 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 14 and 21, 2026”
Jun 18
Transportation

MARC Train Runs Regular Weekday Schedule on Juneteenth

MARC Train will operate on its normal weekday schedule on all three lines on June 19.

MCDOT· Jun 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Schedule for the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 19”
Jun 18
Transportation

Metrorail Runs Weekend Schedule, Metrobus Saturday+ on June 19

Metrorail operates on a weekend schedule 5 a.m.–2 a.m.; Metrobus runs a Saturday+Supplemental schedule on Juneteenth.

MCDOT· Jun 18, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Schedule for the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 19”
Jun 18
Transportation

TRiPS Silver Spring Commuter Store Open Limited Hours June 19

TRiPS Silver Spring Commuter Store open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Juneteenth; Mobile Commuter Store closed.

MCDOT· Jun 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Schedule for the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 19”
Jun 18
Transportation

Free Parking at Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton Garages June 19

Public garages, lots, and curbside meters in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton are free on Juneteenth, June 19.

MCDOT· Jun 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Schedule for the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 19”
Jun 18
Transportation

Ride On, Ride On Flash Run Holiday Schedules June 19

Ride On and Ride On extRa operate on holiday schedules June 19; Ride On Flash runs Orange Route only, Blue Route suspended.

MCDOT· Jun 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Transportation Schedule for the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday, June 19”
Jun 18
Other

Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board Seeks Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board through July 8, 2026.

Montgomery County· Jun 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - June 17, 2026”
Jun 17
Public Services

Special Event Permits Require 30-Day Advance Application

Montgomery County requires a Special Event Permit for public events impacting streets or sidewalks; applications due at least 30 business days prior.

CUPF· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) June Newsletter: Holiday Closures, Wor…”
Jun 17
Transportation

Ride On Buses Remain Zero Fare Countywide

Ride On, Ride On Extra, Flex, and Flash buses are zero fare for all riders, with a Trip Planner app available for route timing.

CUPF· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) June Newsletter: Holiday Closures, Wor…”
Jun 17
Parks & Recreation

6th Annual Juneteenth Black Business Expo at Veterans Plaza

The 6th Annual Juneteenth Black Business Expo takes place at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring, celebrating local Black entrepreneurs.

CUPF· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) June Newsletter: Holiday Closures, Wor…”
Jun 17
Public Services

CUPF Offices Closed June 19 for Juneteenth

Community Use of Public Facilities offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

CUPF· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) June Newsletter: Holiday Closures, Wor…”
Jun 17
Health & Human Services

OFSR CFA Grantees Distributed 6.7M Pounds of Food in Q1 FY26

OFSR's 55 Community Food Assistance grantees distributed 6.7 million pounds of food through 128,000+ services in Q1 FY26.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
Health & Human Services

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Now Open for 2026 Season

Eligible adults 60+ can apply for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program starting June 1 for benefits at participating markets.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
Health & Human Services

Maryland SUN Bucks Returns, Offering $120 Summer Grocery Benefits Per Child

Maryland SUN Bucks provides $120 in summer grocery benefits per eligible school-aged child while school meals are unavailable.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
Education

MCPS Opens 92 Summer Meal Sites for Children and Youth

MCPS Division of Food and Nutrition Services has established 92 summer meal sites offering free breakfast and lunch to eligible youth.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
Health & Human Services

OFSR Renews Nutrition Benefits Outreach Grants for Six Organizations

OFSR renewed FY26 Nutrition Benefits Outreach grants for six SNAP outreach CBOs covering June 2026 through June 2027.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
Health & Human Services

OFSR Awards $750K to Six Food as Medicine Grantees for FY26

OFSR announced six FY26 Food as Medicine grant recipients sharing $750,000 for medically-tailored food-based health interventions.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
Health & Human Services

County Receives $150K CFE Fund Grant for Disaster Financial Recovery

Montgomery County was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to embed financial recovery into emergency planning.

OFSR· Jun 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Office of Food Systems Resilience Quarterly Newsletter: June 2026”
Jun 17
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