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Montgomery County winter recreation registration opens Nov. 17
Montgomery County Recreation is expected to open registration for its 2026–27 winter programs, classes, and activities on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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Condado de Montgomery suma 10 centros para ampliar programa de educación temprana
Setenta y cinco bebés y niños pequeños en el condado de Montgomery están obteniendo acceso a educación temprana, evaluaciones de salud y apoyo para el desarrollo a través de una nueva expansión del programa ‘Early Head Start.’ El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Montgomery se asoció
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Montgomery County partners with 10 local centers to expand early Head Start
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) partnered with 10 community-based, licensed child care providers to add 75 Early Head Start seats across the county.
In Brief: Your Montgomery County weekly wrap-up!
From major policy decisions before local government to community health surveys and winter sports registration, here are the top local stories you should know before heading into the weekend. The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations (GO) and Public Safety (PS) committees held a joint meeting Thursday to review legislation
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Basura, rezonificación y protección ambiental: la agenda del condado este martes
El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery se reunirá este martes para discutir temas que van desde el futuro del manejo de basura hasta cambios de zonificación y servicios de agua y alcantarillado. La reunión comenzará a las 9 a.m. con proclamaciones por el Día de Dolly Parton y la
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Trash, rezoning, and environmental protection: What’s on the county's agenda for Tuesday?
The Montgomery County Council meets Tuesday for a full agenda featuring long-term decisions on trash disposal, final votes on a corridor rezoning plan and an evening town hall for local youth.
MCPS and regional partners host college prep fairs and financial aid workshops
To help families navigate the complex college planning landscape, MCPS College and Career Navigators are offering support on application process, essay writing, Common App completion, and financial aid strategies.
The MoCo Weekend Brief: your weekend event guide
Your curated roundup of community festivals, live entertainment, and family activities across Montgomery County. Head to the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center for one of North America's largest Latin American film showcases, featuring acclaimed cinema, filmmaker Q&As, and special receptions. Visit a fall festival in
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In Brief: Your Montgomery County weekly wrap-up!
Party like it's 1776! The Montgomery County Council held a special commemoration on Tuesday marking the 250th anniversary of Montgomery County (1776–2026) in tandem with the national Semiquincentennial. MCPS officially initiated a multi-year assessment to analyze school utilization, capacity, and declining enrollment. The district will hold
The Brief in Spanish
Proyecto de ley contra la discriminación de vivienda pasa a comité tras audiencia pública
Representantes comunitarios enfatizaron que los residentes indocumentados y las familias inmigrantes enfrentan con frecuencia barreras sistémicas al buscar vivienda, junto con el temor a represalias al ejercer sus derechos.
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Oct 9 deadline set for public comments on housing discrimination bill
Immigrant advocates, legal experts, and housing providers testified during a recent public hearing on proposed legislation that would expand local fair housing protections to explicitly prohibit landlords and sellers from discriminating against residents based on their citizenship or immigration status. The Montgomery County Council held a hearing Tuesday on Bill
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Wheaton greenway adds new pedestrian safety upgrades
A local project designed to make streets safer for walking and bicycling has completed its first phase, bringing new speed-reduction measures and pedestrian safety upgrades to a 1.2-mile stretch in Wheaton, county transportation officials announced Monday. The project aims to lower vehicle speeds and reduce traffic volume