The Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on Bill 5-26, known as the Unmask ICE Act, during its April 28 meeting. The legislation would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the County, with certain exceptions, and is intended to improve transparency and accountability.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet on April 27 to review multiple components of the FY27 Operating Budget, including funding for adult English literacy programs, the KID Museum, Montgomery College, and Montgomery County Public Schools, as well as services within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich addressed the recent arrests tied to a February street takeover that caused damage to police vehicles and raised safety concerns across the region.
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection has added a new food scraps recycling drop-off location at the Pike Central Farm Market in North Bethesda.
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation has launched a new webpage to provide updates on the Countywide Strategic Plan, allowing businesses, residents, and officials to track progress, review milestones, and submit feedback. (more…)
The Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships and the Asian American Health Initiative will host the fifth annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Sunday, May 3, from 11 am to 4 pm at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection will host the 11th Annual Montgomery County GreenFest on Saturday, April 25, from 11am to 4pm at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Montgomery County is accepting nominations for the 2026 African American Living Legends Award, which honors African American residents age 75 and older who have made significant contributions to the community through leadership and service.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 22, to review multiple components of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, including funding for arts and humanities, Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, economic development programs, urban districts, and early childhood services.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Natali Fani-González announced $1.2 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding for more than 90 organizations across the county.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass, which prohibits privately owned immigration detention facilities from operating in the county.