MoCo Government

Council to Hold Public Hearings on Child Care Tax Credits, Forest Conservation, and More on July 8

Ten public hearings on legislative measures, such as proposals for day care and child care tax credits, forest conservation, labor peace agreements, and tax ...

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Extreme Heat Alert Issued

An Extreme Heat Alert has been issued by Montgomery County for Monday, July 7th, between 12 and 6 p.m. Anticipate temperatures above 95 degrees ...

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Use of Fireworks Can Lead to $1,000 Fine and Six-Month Jail Sentence

Due to safety concerns, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials are reminding citizens that all pyrotechnics, including sparklers and consumer-grade models, are prohibited throughout ...

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Montgomery County to Host Virtual Community Meetings on Health Priorities July 9–10

Two virtual community forums will be held in Montgomery County on July 9 and 10 to get citizen opinion on ways to address important ...

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Montgomery County Awarded $250K for Community Outreach on North Bethesda Transit Development

In order to facilitate community engagement for Project Connect, a planned 13.9-acre mixed-use development next to the North Bethesda Metro Station, the Maryland Department ...

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Montgomery County Promotes Immigrant Mental Health Awareness Through Storytelling

During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Montgomery County has started a campaign called Journeys Within 2025 to highlight the experiences of immigrants with regard ...

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Black Bear Sighting in Poolesville

Residents in Montgomery County are being warned to remain vigilant and adhere to bear safety protocols after a black bear was spotted in a ...

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Minimum Wage Increases to $17.65 Per Hour For Large Businesses on July 1st

According to a local ordinance that links yearly wage increases to inflation, Montgomery County’s minimum wage will rise on July 1, 2025. Employers of ...

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Reminder: Fireworks are Illegal in Montgomery County (Yes, Even Sparklers)

Due to safety concerns, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials are reminding citizens that all pyrotechnics, including sparklers and consumer-grade models, are prohibited throughout ...

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Montgomery County Schedule for July 4: What’s Open and Closed

Public transportation will run on weekend or holiday schedules, garbage collection and park operations will be adjusted, and the majority of Montgomery County Government’s ...

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