You know these streets: Rockville, Gaithersburg, Aspen Hill, Wheaton and Montgomery Village. You have driven through them. You may have grown up in them.
But here is a question: At one Mid-County high school, what share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
Under 10%? About 25%?
The answer is one of six quick questions that reveal a very different picture of the region we think we know.
TAKE THE 90-SECOND QUIZ →
https://doyouknowmidcounty.netlify.app/
Once you see the full picture, you will understand why we are convening the inaugural State of Mid-County Communities Summit: to bring residents, community organizations and public leaders into one room to see and hear this region as it actually is.
Want the view the story?
WATCH THE MID-COUNTY VIDEO →
https://youtu.be/bcI-Pvd8Egs
Then take one more step: email your elected representatives. Ask your county, state, municipal and school board leaders to attend the Summit and hear directly from the communities they represent.
Tell them Mid-County deserves to be seen, heard and adequately resourced.
STATE OF MID-COUNTY COMMUNITIES SUMMIT
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Quince Orchard High School Cafeteria
REGISTER NOW →
https://bit.ly/mid-county-summit-26