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Education

Maryland Grants Available for Degree Holders Seeking Teaching Careers

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland higher-ed institutions to support an alternative teacher certification program for degree holders.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Local Economy

Free SkillUp Montgomery Online Job Training Launches for Residents

WorkSource Montgomery's SkillUp program offers Montgomery County residents free 24/7 access to 5,000+ online job training courses.

WorkSource Montgomery· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Local Economy

WorkSource Montgomery Launches Federal Workers Resource Hub

WorkSource Montgomery's new online hub helps federal employees and contractors navigate unemployment, job searches, and legal resources.

WorkSource Montgomery· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Local Economy

County Opens First Federal Worker Career Center in Wheaton

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

WorkSource Montgomery· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Education

Choose Respect Video Contest Open to Teens, $1,000 Top Prize

Middle and high school students can submit videos on dating violence awareness by Feb. 15; top prize is $1,000.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Education

MCPS Adds Four Makeup Days After Winter Storm

MCPS will make up four snow days; March 20 and June 18 become instructional days, with June 18 as the new last day.

MCPS· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Education

MCPS HBCU College Fair Set for Feb. 13 at Shady Grove

The 18th annual MCPS HBCU College Fair features 50+ colleges for grades 8–12 on Feb. 13 at Universities at Shady Grove.

MCPS· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Series Begins in Spanish March 4

Free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law run through June 2026; March 4 session is in Spanish.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Other

46th Women's Legislative Briefing Draws Largest Crowd Since 2020

The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosted its 46th annual WLB on Jan. 31; next year's event is set for Jan. 30, 2027.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Parks & Recreation

Black History Month Events Across Montgomery County

Black History Month celebrations are ongoing throughout Montgomery County in February 2026.

Commission for Women· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “February is Black History Month”
Feb 6
Environment

Committee Reviews $100K Appropriation for Community Gardening Grants

Joint HHS and GO committees review a $100,000 special appropriation Feb. 9 to fund the Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program for spring 2026 launch.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Health & Human Services

Joint Committee Reviews $1M Special Appropriation for Senior, Health Services

HHS and GO committees review a $1M special appropriation Feb. 9 to shore up senior nutrition, respite care, and homecare programs amid federal funding cuts.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Finance

Council Holds Public Hearings on FY2027 Capital Budget and CIP

Council holds hybrid public hearings on the FY2027 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program on Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Meetings & Hearings

Council Reviews State Legislation, Maryland General Assembly Update

Montgomery County Council meets Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. for a Maryland General Assembly update and review of state and local legislation.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 9, 2026”
Feb 6
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Massage Safety Campaign

Montgomery County and its Human Trafficking Prevention Committee launched a campaign to help residents identify legal massage businesses and report illegal ones.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Human Trafficking Prevention Com…”
Feb 6
Parks & Recreation

AI Shirley Avatar Answers History Questions at Oakley Cabin

A 3D AI avatar and nine augmented reality experiences are now live at Oakley Cabin, available in seven languages with closed captions.

TEBS· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and County Cable Montgomery Launch #SelfieWithShirley Contest …”
Feb 6
Parks & Recreation

#SelfieWithShirley Contest Runs All February at Oakley Cabin

Visitors who photograph AI Shirley at Oakley Cabin in Brookeville and post with #SelfieWithShirley can win gift cards up to $100.

TEBS· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County and County Cable Montgomery Launch #SelfieWithShirley Contest …”
Feb 6
Finance

Council Hearing on $3M DHHS and Tech Budget Supplement

A $3M supplemental appropriation to FY26 budget would fund DHHS and the Community Connect Portal's continued development.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24, 2026”
Feb 6
Public Safety

Council Hearing on EMS Insurance Revenue Use Bill

Expedited Bill 6-26 would allow local fire and rescue departments to receive and direct EMS insurance reimbursement revenues.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24, 2026”
Feb 6
Environment

Business Waste Recycling Report Webinar Scheduled Feb. 12

Montgomery County DEP is hosting a webinar on the Business Annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Report on Feb. 12, 10–11 a.m.

DEP· Feb 5, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Feb 5
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