Montgomery County issued the following news release on Thursday, July 11, 2024: (more…)
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The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is encouraging residents to find alternatives to single-use plastics during “Plastic Free July.” According to the Plastic Free Foundation, the month-long event is a “global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.”
Montgomery County has announced that its Fiscal Year 2024 Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program recently awarded $200,000 to seven community-based organizations. These grants support initiatives aimed at expanding local food production, and access to gardening and small-scale farming and over 1,800 residents are expected to participate in these funded programs. (more…)
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns on Friday, August 9th and will run through Saturday, August 17th. This will be the 75th annual fair and its fourth year back after having to cancel for the first time in its 70+ year history in 2020 due to Covid restrictions.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that it will be conducting a training exercise that may lead to loud noises and a large police presence on Wednesday evening.
Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI) is now accepting applications for its Healthy Communities Fund grant program. This program offers $1.5 million in funding to support Asian American and […]
Montgomery County issued the following news release on Tuesday, July 9:
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on Tuesday, July 16 and Tuesday July 30, 2024. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County:
Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert beginning at 12 pm Tuesday, 07/09 through 8:00 pm Wednesday, 07/10.
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin with a proclamation presentation by Councilmembers Will Jawando, Laurie-Anne Sayles and Gabe Albornoz recognizing Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. More detail on each agenda item is provided below.”
Per the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Tuesday, July 9th, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: bit.ly/2tPbHyE” (more…)