Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart and councilmembers will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. to announce a proposed $7.75 million Public Service Support Resolution to aid residents and nonprofits affected by the federal government shutdown, with introduction on Nov. 4 and a public hearing and vote on Nov. 18. Community leaders, including the heads of Manna Food Center and MoCo Pride Center, will discuss local needs and services. (more…)
Montgomery County will participate in the national “Operation Green Light” initiative leading up to Veterans Day to honor veterans and raise awareness of local and national resources available to those who have served. From Nov. 4–11, the County will light public buildings in green, host community events and ceremonies, and unveil a Ride On bus tribute while encouraging residents and businesses to display green lights in recognition of veterans. (more…)
Montgomery County will host a Racial Equity and Social Justice Town Hall on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mid-County Regional Service Center, 2425 Reedie Dr., Wheaton. The event will feature conversations with subject-matter experts on health, education, immigration, housing, economic opportunity, and community safety, along with nationally recognized guest speakers. (more…)
Montgomery County Recreation, along with the cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park, has officially endorsed the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports, developed by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative, which promotes safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate youth sports opportunities.
On Monday, October 27 at 1:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will discuss the County’s development pipeline and a proposal to designate Timberlawn in Rockville as a historic site, while the Public Safety Committee will review courthouse security, Sheriff’s Office staffing, and the County’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program. (more…)
Montgomery County will hold a Spanish-language Community Conversation about the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget on Monday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Gaithersburg High School, 101 Education Blvd. in Gaithersburg.
Governor Wes Moore joined workforce development leaders at the Mobilize Montgomery Federal Workforce Career Center in Wheaton to discuss the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is urging residents to stay alert and prioritize safety during Halloween weekend, which will bring increased pedestrian activity and reduced visibility as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2.
The Montgomery County Office of Procurement will host its annual Procurement Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, offering workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for local, minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses to learn about certifications and upcoming contracting opportunities. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Council President Kate Stewart to establish a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA), allowing the County to procure renewable electricity and offer residents and businesses more stable and competitively priced energy options.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, October 21 to receive its semi-annual update as the Board of Health, covering topics such as respiratory virus season and public health initiatives.