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County Libraries, Rec Centers Open as Cold-Weather Warming Sites

Montgomery County libraries, recreation centers, and senior centers are available as warming locations during regular hours.

Montgomery County· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “*CORRECTION* Montgomery County Issues Cold Emergency Alert Beginning at 3 p.m. o…”
Jan 23
Health & Human Services

Utility Shutoff Aid Available via OHEP During Cold Alert

Residents facing utility shutoffs may qualify for Maryland OHEP energy assistance; apply online or call 240-777-4450.

DHHS· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Cold Emergency Alert Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan…”
Jan 23
Public Safety

County Issues Cold Emergency Alert Through Jan. 28

Montgomery County's highest-level cold alert is in effect Jan. 23–28 as temperatures drop to single digits with near-zero wind chills.

OEMHS· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Issues Cold Emergency Alert Beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan…”
Jan 23
Transportation

WMATA Replaces Bus Shelters at Shady Grove East Metro Station

WMATA's bus shelter replacement at Shady Grove East is underway; Phase 2 now delayed to Feb. 2 due to construction setbacks.

MCDOT· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Has Begun Bus Shelter Replacement…”
Jan 23
Finance

County Minimum Wage Requirement Now $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Businesses

Montgomery County has three active Local Small Business Reserve solicitations: aquatic apparel, veterinary services, and self-adhesive labels.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Procurement Open House on RFP Responses Set Feb. 18

The Office of Procurement hosts a free online open house on responding to RFPs on Feb. 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m. via Zoom.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Local Economy

County MFD Businesses Receive Record $274M in FY25

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned businesses in FY25, up 10% from last year.

Office of Procurement· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 23
Public Safety

Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain Forecast for Montgomery County Weekend

Montgomery County activates winter storm resources including plowing tracker, snow emergency routes, and parking rules ahead of weekend storm.

Luedtke· Jan 23, 2026· 5 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Preparing for Snow”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Long Branch Façade Improvement Program Work Completed

DHCA funded exterior and parking lot improvements for local businesses at Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue, finished February 2025.

DHCA· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Funds 217 Affordable Units at Park Montgomery

DHCA provided $10.6M to preserve 141 and create 76 affordable units at Park Montgomery and Park Montgomery West on Piney Branch Road.

DHCA· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Long Branch Named 35th Main Street Maryland Community

Maryland DHCD designated Long Branch as a Main Street Maryland community, the second such designation in Montgomery County.

PIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates Long Branch’s Designation as a Main Street Maryland…”
Jan 23
Other

Bill 4-26 Would Create County Data Center Task Force

Bill 4-26 proposes a new task force to study risks and benefits of data centers and recommend potential legislative or zoning changes.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Environment

Bill 2-26 Would Let Green Bank Use Fuel-Energy Tax for Resiliency

Proposed Bill 2-26 would expand Montgomery County Green Bank's permitted use of fuel-energy tax revenue to include resiliency activities.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Local Economy

Bill 1-26 Would Cut Annual County Minimum Wage Report

Bill 1-26 proposes removing the Office of Legislative Oversight's required annual report on minimum wage and the local economy.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-01 Would Regulate Data Centers as Conditional Uses

Proposed ZTA 26-01 would define data centers as a new zoning use and set conditions for where they may locate in the county.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Meetings & Hearings

Historic Preservation Hearing Set for Rose-Budd House

Council to hold Feb. 24 public hearing on a draft master plan amendment for the Rose-Budd House historic site.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on OZAH Fee Schedule Additions Feb. 3

Montgomery County Council holds a public hearing Feb. 3 on proposed additions to the OZAH Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
Public Safety

County Holds Winter Storm Briefing, Salt Dome Tour Jan. 23

County Executive Elrich and department heads brief media on storm prep at MCDOT's Rockville facility at 2 p.m. Friday.

PIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Hold Winter Storm Preparedness Briefing and Salt Dome Tour …”
Jan 23
Education

CCSS Offers Individualization Tips for Child Care Providers

Montgomery County's Child Care Support Services shares strategies for tailoring classroom learning to each child's needs.

MCCCSS· Jan 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Quality Enhancement - Individualization Strategies to Support Each Child’s …”
Jan 23
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