Open to public. White Oak Recreation Center at 1700 April Lane Silver Spring, MD 20904. Call 240-777-2430 for more information.
Residents and shoppers in Montgomery County are reminded this holiday season – and beyond -- to “Bring Your Bag; Fight Litter.” Consider it your gift to the environment. Read More.
For more information about the bag law, Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/bag.
Montgomery County has taken another significant step forward in its open government efforts, launching a new openMontgomery website that will significantly improve government transparency, accessibility and efficiency (Press Release). The site includes four distinct portals:
NEW COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICERS … Nancy Navarro was unanimously selected as the new president of the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 4. She became the first Latina president of the Council. Craig Rice was unanimously selected as vice president. They will serve one-year terms.
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County Executive Isiah Leggett recently attended the Senior Safety Forum held at the White Oak Recreation Center. Pictured in the foreground (left to right) are: Susan Wranik, President of Grass Roots Organization for the Well-being of Seniors (GROWS); Leggett; and Helen Abrahams, Director of the Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center.
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (third from left) and Police Chief J. Thomas Manger (left) launched two education campaigns to improve public safety during the busy holiday shopping season. The campaigns are “Hey You, I’m Looking at You,” targeting pedestrians and drivers, and “Shop With a Cop,” reminding shoppers to drive and walk safe -- especially in parking lots. Also pictured are (from left to right) Montgomery Blair High School Principal Renay Johnson; Julie and Lawrence Parsley, the parents of John Parsley, whose eyes are featured in the bus ad; Montgomery County Department of Transportation Deputy Director Al Roshdieh and Fire Chief Richard Bowers.
The Webelos Den of Cub Scout Pack 1461 from Bethesda, recently met with County Executive Isiah Leggett to complete a citizenship badge requirement to meet a public official.
SENATOR CARDIN VISITS... U.S. Senator Ben Cardin met informally with the members of the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 10, talking about serious issues such as transportation, the status of relocating federal facilities to the County, immigration and education funding. However, there was still time for a few lighter moments, as shared here, left to right, by Council Vice President Craig Rice, Councilmember Phil Andrews, Senator Cardin and Council President Nancy Navarro.
Montgomery Hospice recently recognized former Senator Len Teitelbaum for his service and support of their organization. In acknowledgment of Teitelbaum’s committed support, County Executive Isiah Leggett presented Teitelbaum with a Certificate of Appreciation. Pictured (left to right ) are: Catherine Leggett; Beryl Feinberg, Hospice Chair; Leggett; Len Teitelbaum; Marilyn Teitelbaum and Ann Mitchell, CEO, Montgomery Hospice.
AN UNTOLD STORY OF WORLD WAR II . . . The Montgomery County Council on Nov. 27 honored Japanese-American veterans of World War II, many of whom chose to live in the County over the past seven decades. Many of the soldiers volunteered for military service after being among the 117,000 Japanese-Americans placed in internment camps after the war started. The segregated 442nd Regimental Combat Team fought fiercely, such that 93 percent of its members were either wounded or killed in action. The 442nd holds the distinguished honor of being the most decorated unit in U.S. military history. Terry Shima (speaking) of Gaithersburg was a member of the 442nd.
County Executive Isiah Leggett (right) and Mr. J.W. Marriott, Jr. (left), at the 2012 Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Dinner. The awards dinner is a formal occasion designed to celebrate and acknowledge leaders who make our economy and community thrive.
County Executive Isiah Leggett recently attended the Peerless Rockville Holiday Open House. Pictured (left to rigjht) are: Clarence Hickey portraying Dr. Stonestreet; Mary Lou Luff portraying Mrs. Stonestreet, the doctor's mother; Erik Ledbetter, president of Peerless Rockville and Leggett.
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee is seeking entries for its literary arts contest in observance of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The writing contest is open to all elementary, middle and high schools students in Montgomery County. The deadline for submitting entries is Friday, December 14. For more information about the contest, see press release.
engageMontgomery
Suggest, share and second ideas to help make Montgomery County, Maryland an even better place to live, work, and do business. Your posts will be reviewed to help shape decision making across the County. Visit engage.montgomerycountymd.gov.
dataMontgomery
Direct access to County datasets in consumable formats is available here, offering the public an opportunity to review and analyze raw data, and the opportunity to use it for a variety of purposes. Visit data.montgomerycountymd.gov.
mobileMontgomery
County services and information while you're on the go.
Visit 'm.montgomerycountymd.gov' for mobile version of County Website.
Snow Emergency
Delays, closings, and other information due to winter storms and emergencies. Check on snow plow progress or report a missed street with the interactive MCDOT Storm Operations' map.
2012 - 2013 Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Montgomery County health officials will offer FREE seasonal flu vaccinations on the dates and times listed on the flu vaccine calendar.
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Emergency & Disaster Information
Vital Information to help individuals, families, and businesses prepare for emergencies and remain safe in the event of a storm, disaster or other emergency.
Emergency Medical Transportation Insurance Reimbursement Law.
Information about the law that gives Montgomery County the authority to bill insurers for emergency medical transports. Residents should never hesitate to call 911 – they’ll never get a bill.
Helping to Protect Workers' Health and Safety
This website provides links to important information about occupational safety and health issues. There is also a link to Maryland Occupational Safety and Health to lodge complaints as well as links to other organizations working to protect worker safety and health. Download flyer in English (pdf) and Spanish (pdf) for upcoming public hearing.
Carryout Bag Law
Information for residents and retailers about Montgomery County's new carryout bag law.
Welcome to MC311 Blog at montgomerycountymd311.blogspot.com
As 311 marks its two-year anniversary, having handled over one million phone calls calls already and hundreds of thousands of visits to our 311 web portal, we are setting up this blog so that you will have one more way to give us feedback on our 311 system... Read More
Transit Task Force
The Montgomery County Transit Task Force, a public – private partnership with members appointed by the County Executive, is the only organization focused exclusively to make a comprehensive rapid transit system in Montgomery County a reality for its citizens and businesses.
Respect the Space; Accessible Parking
Information about the new County initiative that will provide for greater enforcement of accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- Available to download flyer (PDF) and logo (PDF).
- More information from MD Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
MyGreenMontgomery.org
Your one-stop guide to living a green life in Montgomery County. Find tips, local resources and incentives to help you go green.
Sign up for Alert Montgomery
Sign up for Alert Montgomery and register to receive emergency alerts about weather, roads, emergency situations or all three – from one or more of your devices: including computer, cell phone, Blackberry or other PDA.
Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)
Get information on the closure of Walter Reed Medical Center and realignment to Bethesda and Fort Belvoir and the impact on local communities and ongoing efforts by the County to address impacts of the changes. Also find helpful relocation information...more
Code Enforcement Changes to be Effective in Spring 2011
New code enforcement laws initiated by the County Executive and approved by the County Council are designed to help protect residential neighborhoods. These laws go into effect April 24, 2011. For more information about these new laws and how they may affect you.
Life in a War Zone: Montgomery County during the Civil War
In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Heritage Montgomery has produced a 60-minute documentary film on the history of the Civil War in Montgomery County. Historic and contemporary images of local heritage sites, video of Civil War re-enactors...
FY 2013 Budget Information.
- FY2013 Operating Budget Forum presentation held during January, 2012. (pdf).
Read 'Pepco Reliability'.
- Pepco Work Group Releases Final Report (PDF | 3.4 MB)
- Montgomery County Pepco Work Group Customer Relations Survey Findings (PDF)
Days of Commemoration
In recognition of Montgomery County’s religious, ethnic and cultural diversity and in respect for the diversity of its own workforce, on March 28, 2006, the County Council passed legislation. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/commemoration for details.
Arts and Humanities Council
The County’s designated local arts agency, committed to providing non-profit organizations, artists and scholars with the resources they need to bring quality arts and humanities to our community.
Visit healthymontgomery.org.
County officials today launched a new one-stop source for population-based data and information about community health. Data and information on more than 90 topics related to the health and well being of Montgomery County residents can be found.