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DPS Residential Permitting Open House Set May 20

DPS hosts a free Residential Permitting Open House on May 20, 2026, at the Isiah Leggett Executive Office Building in Rockville.

DPS· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Highlight Building Safety Month with Free Deck Inspections,…”
Apr 29
Public Services

DPS Offers 300 Free Residential Deck Inspections in May

Montgomery County DPS will offer up to 300 free residential deck maintenance inspections starting May 1, 2026.

DPS· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Highlight Building Safety Month with Free Deck Inspections,…”
Apr 29
Meetings & Hearings

EC Committee Holds Fourth MCPS FY27 Budget Review May 1

Education and Culture Committee meets May 1 for its fourth review of MCPS's $3.54B FY27 budget, up $192M from FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 30 and May 1, 2026”
Apr 29
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Small Business, Incubator, BioHub Budgets

ECON Committee meets April 30 to review FY27 budgets for Business Center Team, Small Business NDA, Incubator Programs, and BioHub Maryland.

MCCouncil· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 30 and May 1, 2026”
Apr 29
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews $50M Permitting Services Budget, Fee Hikes

ECON Committee meets April 30 on DPS's $50.2M FY27 budget; County Executive proposes 25% commercial and 10% residential permit fee increases.

MCCouncil· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 30 and May 1, 2026”
Apr 29
Meetings & Hearings

Joint HHS-PHP Committee Reviews $28M Rental Assistance Budget

Joint HHS and PHP committees meet April 30 to review the FY27 $28M rental assistance budget, up $2.9M from FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 30 and May 1, 2026”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

County Spring Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use April 30

Montgomery County's 2026 Spring Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use runs April 30, 6–8 p.m. at Bauer Drive Recreation Center.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Local Economy

Applications Open May 4 for Children's Business Fair

Applications for the 6th Annual Montgomery County Children's Business Fair open May 4 for entrepreneurs ages 6–15.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Parks & Recreation

FreedomWalk 2026 Departs Sandy Spring Slave Museum May 4

The FreedomWalk kicks off May 4 at noon from the Sandy Spring Slave Museum, honoring Harriet Tubman's journey with a 750-mile walk.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Transportation

Virtual Hearing Set for Norwood Road Shared-Use Path

Montgomery County holds a virtual public hearing May 12 on a proposed shared-use path connecting MD 108 to Ashton Forest Way in Olney.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Parks & Recreation

Olney Days Festival Returns This Weekend

Olney Days returns with a full lineup of community events this weekend, culminating in a Sunday parade.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Local Economy

MCPD Recruiters at Olney Farmers Market May 24 and 31

Montgomery County Police Department recruiters will be at the Olney Farmers and Artisans Market on May 24 and May 31, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Public Safety

County Council Approves Two New Immigrant Protections Bills

Montgomery County Council passed two bills building on the TRUST Act and U-VISA Act to strengthen protections for immigrant residents.

Luedtke· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “A Community That Leads”
Apr 29
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Seeks Input on New Hampshire Estates Park Renovation

Montgomery Parks holds a virtual meeting May 13 to present two renovation concepts for New Hampshire Estates Neighborhood Park.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Transportation

Red Line Closes North Bethesda to Friendship Heights This Summer

WMATA will suspend Red Line service between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights from July 6 to Sept. 6, 2026, with free shuttle buses.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

EduCare Support Services Offers Behavioral Health in Takoma–Langley Park

EduCare Support Services provides outpatient mental health, psychiatric rehab, and social services to underserved Montgomery County residents.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Health & Human Services

Nebel Street Shelter Marks Four-Year Anniversary

Montgomery County honored the four-year anniversary of Nebel Street Shelter, operated in partnership with the Coalition for the Homeless and DHHS.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Local Economy

Greater Bethesda Chamber Marks 100th Anniversary

Councilmembers Stewart and Friedson presented a proclamation recognizing the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce's centennial.

Stewart· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Budget updates and supporting our community”
Apr 29
Local Economy

MCEDC Launches Countywide Strategic Plan Webpage, Survey Open Until May 15

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation launches a strategic plan webpage; public input survey open through May 15.

Balcombe· Apr 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 29, 2026”
Apr 29
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Registration Open for May 15 Event

Registration is open for Bike to Work Day on May 15; MCDOT sponsors 8 of 15 Montgomery County pit stops.

Balcombe· Apr 29, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 29, 2026”
Apr 29
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