On Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement recognizing J. Craig Venter’s groundbreaking work in decoding the human genome and its role in shaping Montgomery County into a global leader in life sciences, with his legacy continuing through institutions like the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville. Venter passed away on Wednesday, April 29.
Montgomery County has been selected by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to receive a $150,000 grant and technical support to strengthen residents’ financial resilience before and after emergencies.
Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will begin offering free residential deck maintenance inspections starting May 1 as part of Building Safety Month.
The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, in collaboration with the Human Rights Commission, will host a free virtual Fair Housing Seminar from 9 am to noon on Thursday, April 30, in recognition of Fair Housing Month.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Natali Fani-González will join representatives from Silver Branch Brewing Company on Thursday, April 30 to announce a finalized lease agreement bringing the brewery and restaurant to the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters Building at 2425 Reedie Drive. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will meet April 29 to review portions of the FY27 Operating Budget, including funding for the Office of the County Attorney, Department of Finance, debt service, public safety agencies, housing programs and tax policies.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Unmask ICE Act (Bill 5-26), which prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the County, with limited exceptions.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced the Continued Excellence in Public Service Act, legislation that would require additional background review for applicants to the Montgomery County Police Department who previously participated in federal immigration enforcement efforts on or after January 21, 2025.
The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Vehicle Recovery Act, an expedited measure aimed at reducing barriers for families seeking to recover impounded vehicles when the registered owner is not present. The legislation was introduced in response to an increase in federal immigration detentions, which can leave vehicles behind and create challenges for families attempting to retrieve them.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) honored K–12 students at the 2026 Waste Reduction–Reuse–Recycling Poster Contest in Rockville, recognizing creative efforts to promote sustainability.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host a free Spring Forum titled “Help for Recovery thru Connection” from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, April 30 at the Bauer Drive Recreation Center in Rockville.