The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed legislation prohibiting vehicles from stopping or parking in designated bikeways to improve cyclist safety and support the county’s Vision Zero goals.
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Local leaders are calling on the community to support relief efforts for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused widespread devastation. Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins and Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles announced a donation drive in partnership with the Embassy of Jamaica to collect essential supplies for affected families and communities. (more…)
On Monday, County Executive Marc Elrich addressed court developments that forced the federal government to use 5 billion dollars in contingency funds to cover half of November’s SNAP benefits, while Maryland Governor Wes Moore committed to funding the remaining portion. Elrich noted that SNAP payments will be delayed due to the federal administration’s actions and encouraged residents in need of immediate food assistance to access local food distribution resources.
A beloved Montgomery County tradition is back to kick off the holiday season. The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade will return to Downtown Silver Spring on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00am.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 4, beginning with proclamations recognizing the Age Friendly Community’s tenth anniversary, Remembrance and Reconciliation Month, and Veterans Day.
Montgomery County’s annual leaf vacuuming program will begin Monday, Nov. 10, providing two collection rounds throughout December in designated areas of the county.
Montgomery County’s Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation will hold a community town hall on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center in Takoma Park/Silver Spring to discuss what reconciliation means to residents as part of its Beyond the Marker series.
On Monday, November 3, Montgomery County’s Transportation and Environment Committee will review Expedited Bill 30-25, which would change enforcement procedures for the County’s gas-powered leaf blower ban. (more…)
In a statement, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich voiced support for Governor Wes Moore’s emergency declaration and $10 million state aid package to assist food banks and community groups during the federal shutdown, noting the impact of halted SNAP funding on local families.
Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe has received the 2025 Phyllis Campbell Newsome Public Policy Leadership Award from the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, which honors public officials who support the nonprofit sector and community vitality.
Montgomery County is holding 12 Community Conversations to gather input on the FY27 operating budget, with the next session for MCPS educators, parents, and students scheduled in Rockville at the Carver Educational Services Center.