Montgomery County’s Aging and Disability Services, in partnership with Montgomery County Recreation, will host a free community celebration for residents 55 and older on Friday, May 30 at the White Oak Senior Center in Silver Spring to mark Older Americans Month with fitness activities, music, resources, and giveaways. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on May 13 to consider the County Executive’s proposal to increase the County income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% for Tax Year 2025.
Students from Watkins Mill High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School won top honors in the 2024–25 Keeping it Safe Coalition video contest, which encourages youth to raise awareness about underage alcohol use through 30-second public service announcements.
The Montgomery County Council will commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 13 by honoring local community members for their contributions in public safety, community service, and entrepreneurship. (more…)
Montgomery County has proposed its first-ever Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan to help fund infrastructure for the $2.8 billion Viva White Oak development, a large-scale mixed-use project in East County expected to bring thousands of jobs, housing units, and new public amenities.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined AstraZeneca and local leaders to celebrate the opening of a $300 million advanced manufacturing facility in Rockville that will produce CAR-T cell therapies and create over 150 skilled jobs, with support from County and State incentives. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection honored K–12 student artists at its 2025 Waste Reduction-Reuse-Recycling Poster Contest Ceremony, recognizing creative work that promotes environmental awareness and supports the County’s zero-waste goals. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Bethesda–Chevy Chase Regional Services Center is partnering with KID Museum to host the free “Invent the Future Expo” on Sunday, June 1. The event will offer hands-on STEM activities, student invention showcases, and interactive exhibits to celebrate innovation and creativity in the region.
Montgomery County is hosting a “Spring Fling” dog adoption event on May 10 & 11, 2025, at the Animal Services & Adoption Center (7315 Muncaster Mill Rd) in Derwood, offering free adoptions for dogs over 30 pounds. (more…)
Montgomery County is seeking nominations by June 1 for its African American Living Legends Awards, which honor residents aged 75 and older for a lifetime of service and advocacy, with recipients to be recognized during the County’s Juneteenth Celebration at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Ride On bus system with local, state, and federal officials highlighting the service’s role in connecting communities, supporting equity, and advancing future transit plans like Bus Rapid Transit. (more…)