Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services will open a new Oak Barrel & Vine store at Westfield Wheaton on Sept. 25, featuring seven rare whiskeys and bourbons available exclusively at the grand opening on a first-come, first-served basis.
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The Montgomery County Council will meet Monday, September 22, beginning with a closed session on security and public safety matters, followed by committee briefings on street classification and planning updates, the Planning Department’s reorganization, the residential development pipeline, and Purple Line construction with related bicycle and pedestrian improvements. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a new $2,000 Arte y Alma grant program for Wheaton elementary schools, sponsored by the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District and Wheaton Urban District, to fund Hispanic cultural programming for students and families during the 2025-26 school year. (more…)
Montgomery County will mark Active Aging Week from October 6–12 with more than 50 free and low-cost programs for residents 55 and older, beginning with a signature wellness event and resource fair at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed Luisa F. Cardona as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, where she will support the Chief Administrative Officer in overseeing daily government operations. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 22-25, which requires labor peace agreements on future hotel development projects where the County has an economic stake. The legislation is intended to protect the County’s financial interests by ensuring stable labor relations and aligns Montgomery County with practices in neighboring jurisdictions. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council has approved legislation expanding property tax credits for child care businesses, raising the maximum credit from $3,000 to $10,000 and extending eligibility to large family child care homes.
The Montgomery County Council will hold its fifth annual African Heritage Month commemoration on Tuesday, Sept. 16, featuring a proclamation, community leader recognition, and a theme of “From the Continent to the County: Living the Legacy.” (more…)
Montgomery County middle and high school students are invited to the second annual Back to School Block Party on Friday, September 26, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, featuring activities, performances, free food, and the chance to earn student service learning hours. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember- At-Large Gabe Alborno has announced he will not seek a third term, expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him while highlighting his longstanding commitment to public service, social policy, and the county’s diverse community. (more…)
Montgomery County was awarded more than $2.1 million in Maryland Energy Administration grants during the first half of 2025 to fund clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charging projects, with annual savings projected at $214,000 and reductions of nearly 1 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and over 500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. (more…)