Councilmembers Jawando and Mink held a press conference ahead of the public hearing on Expedited Bill 24-26, which would impose a two-year moratorium on data center building permits in Montgomery County.
A proposed Dickerson data center complex would withdraw 69,300 gallons of water per day from the Potomac River, per council testimony.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a sales promotion from June 1–30, 2026, while supplies last.
Bill 27-26 would expand civil enforcement authority for MCPD to prevent, deter, and disrupt illegal street takeover events on County roads.
Montgomery County's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based sessions for children birth–5; three virtual orientations scheduled in June 2026.
Free Independence Day celebration at South Germantown Recreational Park features band TFC starting at 7 p.m. and fireworks at ~9:15 p.m.
Montgomery County 250th: Shine Together event at Albert Einstein High School includes live music by The Nighthawks and fireworks at ~9:15 p.m.
Montgomery County's Infants and Toddlers Program accepts online referrals for children birth to age four with developmental or special needs.
Parks Playhouse Junior offers weekly 10–11am sessions on various weekdays and weekends throughout summer 2026.
The Family Support Network hosts a Summer Playdate for early childhood families on June 24, 2026 from 10–11am.
A children's berry foraging event is set for June 20, 2026 from 10am to noon, hosted by the Family Support Network.
Parks Playhouse Junior offers recurring 10–11 a.m. sessions on select weekdays and weekends throughout the summer.
Recommended awards for the FY26 Emerging Business Improvement District Grant Program are pending final approval after closing March 2, 2026.
The Montgomery County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants has completed its final report after a March 2026 committee hearing.
OGM has approved results and sent award letters for the FY26 HEECAP Homes and FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats grant programs.
OGM has finalized results for the FY27 Light House and FY26 Resident and Community Gardening grant programs; notification letters are being sent.
The FY26 Fentanyl Use, Overdose, and Death Reduction Grant Program closed June 3; awards will be issued using FY27 funds due to a funding issue.
A CDBG-funded $20,000 grant program for fair housing testing services is set to launch in early July 2026 for eligible nonprofits.
Montgomery County's FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 2 NOFO is open for 501(c)(3) nonprofits through July 7, 2026 at 5 PM.
FY26 EBID Grant Program closed March 2; recommended awards are awaiting final approval from Montgomery County.