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Health & Human Services

Free Tax Prep at Libraries Through Tax Season; Book by March 3

AARP Tax Aide volunteers offer free tax prep for low-to-moderate income residents, especially seniors 60+, by appointment at Montgomery County libraries.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Elections

June Primary: Early Voting June 11–18, Election Day June 23

Montgomery County's June 2026 primary features early voting June 11–18 and Election Day June 23; poll workers and high school election judges needed.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Law Classes Starting April 1

Local family law attorneys offer free monthly classes on Maryland separation and divorce law, 7–8:30 p.m., first Wednesdays through June 2026.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Other

2026 Women Making History Award Recipients Announced

The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery Women named the 2026 Women Making History Award honorees during Women's History Month.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Parks & Recreation

Girl Power Contest Open Through March 31

Montgomery County residents age 5+ can submit creative works about inspiring women through March 31 for the annual Girl Power Contest.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Health & Human Services

7th Annual RespectFest Hits Wheaton This Sunday

Free teen dating violence awareness festival at Wheaton Rec Center on March 15, with yoga, self-defense demos, pizza, and up to 3 SSL hours.

Commission for Women· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “🎶 R-E-S-P-E-C-T… Find Out What It Means at RespectFest!”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

County Values Act Bill 3-26 Headed for March 24 Council Vote

Bill 3-26, the County Values Act, passed out of committee and is scheduled for a full Council vote on March 24, 2026.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Move on Tuesday, March 17 for Full Council Vo…”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Jawando Moves to Force Council Vote on Unmask ICE Act

Councilmember Jawando plans a March 17 motion to place Bill 5-26, the Unmask ICE Act, on the March 24 full Council agenda for a vote.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Move on Tuesday, March 17 for Full Council Vo…”
Mar 13
Local Economy

County Seeks Local Vendor for Police Motorcycle Maintenance

Montgomery County Police is soliciting local small businesses for Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, maintenance, and repair. Bid closes March 23.

Office of Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “STANDARDIZED HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE PARTS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR”
Mar 13
Transportation

WSSC Work Closes Ride On Stop on New Hampshire Ave for Four Months

Bus stop #29022 at New Hampshire Ave & Merwood Drive in Takoma Park closes March 16 for ~4 months due to WSSC utility construction.

MCDOT· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “WSSC Utility Work Closes Ride On Bus Stop at New Hampshire Avenue and Merwood Dr…”
Mar 13
Transportation

Ride On Buses Remain Zero-Fare Across 80 County Routes

MCDOT's Ride On bus service is zero-fare on all 80 routes countywide, including St. Patrick's Day.

MCDOT· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Increases Impaired Driving Enforcement and Offers Safe Ride Op…”
Mar 13
Transportation

SoberRide Offers Discounted Lyft Rides St. Patrick's Day

Free Lyft promo codes up to $15 off posted at 3 p.m. March 17 on SoberRide.com; valid 4 p.m.–4 a.m. for riders 21+.

MCDOT· Mar 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Increases Impaired Driving Enforcement and Offers Safe Ride Op…”
Mar 13
Public Safety

MCPD Boosts DUI Enforcement for St. Patrick's Day

Montgomery County Police will increase impaired driving enforcement on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026.

MCDOT· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Increases Impaired Driving Enforcement and Offers Safe Ride Op…”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Solicitations Open: Youth Media, Auditorium, Recycling

Montgomery County has three active Local Small Business Reserve solicitations open for Youth Media Services, an auditorium, and surplus recycling.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Finance

County Wage Requirements Law Rate Rising to $18.55 in July

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.15/hr through June 30, 2026, rising to $18.55/hr effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Scheduled for April 22 in Silver Spring

Montgomery County's Vendor Connection Summit will be held April 22, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon at the Silver Spring Civic Building.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Online Procurement Open House Set for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement holds a virtual General Session open house via Zoom on March 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

Procurement Event Series Co-hosted With MD Black Chamber

Two procurement workshops co-hosted with the MD Black Chamber of Commerce at Rockville Memorial Library on March 19 and 26.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Local Economy

FY25 MFD Spend Hits Record $274M, LSBRP at 33.7%

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible dollars.

Procurement· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 13
Environment

PHP Committee Reviews $2.9M Agricultural Land Preservation CIP

The PHP Committee reviews a $2.9M CIP supporting easement-based agricultural land preservation across Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 16, 2026”
Mar 13
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