County Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on small business grants, loans, and access to capital on May 20, 2026, 10–11 a.m.
County Procurement hosts a virtual Prevailing Wage Law workshop on April 27, 2026, 1–3 p.m., with presenter Deborah Wilder.
RFP #1192245 for Graphic Arts Services is open under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.
RFP #1188835 for Graphic Design Services is open; Amendments #1, #2, and #3 have been issued under the LSBRP.
Montgomery County Office of Procurement debuted a new website on April 20, 2026; IT team monitoring for access issues.
Maryland's 2026 budget shifts pension obligations to counties and reduces developmental disability funding, raising local service pressure.
Maryland enacted public health, fire safety, prescription drug, and human-trafficking measures in the 2026 legislative session.
Maryland passed the DECADE Act and funded Bus Rapid Transit expansion while creating a statewide economic strategy board.
Maryland's Utility RELIEF Act is projected to save residents about $150 per year through utility cost and transparency reforms.
Maryland Housing Certainty Act and Transit and Housing Opportunity Act passed, targeting development timelines and transit-oriented housing.
Maryland passed the Community Trust Act setting statewide standards restricting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement.
Maryland's 2026 session approved $172M for Montgomery County capital projects, including $54M for 11 school construction sites.
WMATA holds a public information meeting May 6, 2026, for customers affected by the summer Red Line construction shutdown.
Shuttle buses replace Blue and Silver Line trains between Stadium-Armory and Downtown Largo on April 25–26, 2026.
WMATA weekend shutdowns at Crystal City for a new station entrance resume May 9, 2026.
Part of Grosvenor–Strathmore's platform is currently closed, with a full station closure set for July 6–September 7, 2026.
Red Line service suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights July 6–Sept. 7, 2026; shuttles to replace trains at three closed stations.
Montgomery County's EMTOC microgrid—4.84 MW solar, 2 MW battery storage—nears completion as the largest renewable transit depot in the U.S.
Montgomery County hosts 15 pit stops for the 25th annual Bike to Work Day on May 15, 2026, with free t-shirts for early registrants.
Montgomery County Child Care Support Services provides free coaching to center and family child care programs on classroom management and child development.