The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is experiencing capacity challenges as more residents impacted by economic hardship and layoffs surrender their pets. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host the annual Nadim Khan Memorial Homeless Resource Day on Thursday, Nov. 6, at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, offering a wide range of critical services and resources for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council Audit Committee will meet on Friday, Sept. 26, to review an Office of Inspector General report on the Montgomery County Public Schools Background Screening Office. The committee will also receive an update from MCPS on its action plan to improve background check procedures for employees, contractors, and volunteers. (more…)
District 16 Delegate Sarah Wolek has filed for a second term in the Maryland House of Delegates, highlighting her focus on strengthening the state’s social fabric, economy, and support for vulnerable communities.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a $10 million package of early childhood education initiatives that includes a $6.125 million Head Start and Early Head Start grant, a $4 million facility loan fund for child care providers, and a shared resources collaborative for small providers. (more…)
Montgomery County officials will hold a news conference on Tuesday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton to announce new automated speed enforcement laws taking effect October 1.
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will meet on September 25 to review the revised MCPS Student Code of Conduct and receive an update on the Restorative Justice Program, while the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will review draft Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program. (more…)
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Montgomery County has signed a contract with Vitronic to add 140 new speed cameras and 76 red-light cameras, with installation beginning in October at locations identified through traffic safety data.
The Gaithersburg – Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department has announced its Fall Open House will be held on Sunday, October 5, from 12:00pm through 4:00pm.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and community partners are hosting 12 “Community Conversations” through November, including a session this Sunday, September 28, at the Beacon 50+ Expo in Silver Spring, to gather resident input for the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on September 30, October 7, and October 21, 2025, to receive testimony on transportation improvements, WSSCWater budget limits, bond authorization, and a historic preservation plan amendment for Timberlawn. (more…)