Montgomery County Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 16
The county’s Recreation Department will host camps this summer to encourage active and healthy lifestyles for children.
County Stores Support Dry January with Special Discounts on Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) stores have discounts on non-alcoholic beverages for Dry January.
Montgomery County Issues Winter Salt Use Reminder
The county’s Departments of Transportation and Environmental Protection, along with WSSC Water, have introduced the 2024 Salt Wise Campaign.
23 Ride On Bus Routes to Undergo Schedule Changes Starting Jan. 14
The county’s Department of Transportation will modify the schedules of 23 Ride On bus routes beginning Sunday, Jan. 14.
Montgomery County Public Libraries and Washington Wizards Team Up for Youth Reading Challenge
Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Washington Wizards have partnered with area libraries for the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge, which runs through March 20.
Over 100,000 Free Fitness Passes Issued to Montgomery County Residents in 2023
Montgomery County Recreation will bring back the free RecFit program in 2024, after issuing over 100,000 passes to county residents this year.
Montgomery County Offers Green Christmas Tree Disposal Solutions
After the holiday season, the county’s Department of Environmental Protection will collect live-cut trees for composting or chipping, keeping them in their natural state.
Maryland’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15 in 2024
Maryland is set to increase its minimum wage to $15 on Jan. 1, 2024, aligning with 21 other states that are also set to raise minimum wages to $15 or higher in the new year.
Thrive Montgomery 2050 Wins Sustainable Growth Award
The county’s Planning Department has been awarded the Sustainable Growth Award for Thrive Montgomery 2050 from the Maryland Department of Planning.
County Council to Consider Proposed Changes to New Housing Parking Requirements
The County Council will consider a proposed law to remove certain parking requirements for new housing projects.
County Waiving All Pet Adoption Fees Until Further Notice
The county’s Animal Services and Adoption Center is waiving adoption fees for all animals until further notice.
Miti Figueredo Tapped as New Parks Director
The county’s Planning Board has appointed Miti Figueredo as the new Montgomery Parks director after conducting a national search.