“Today, we are learning that Montgomery County has lost a remarkable leader, advocate, artist, and friend with the death of former State Senator Karen S. Montgomery. Karen devoted her life to public…
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News and updates about Community in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Awards Gardening Grants to Five Organizations to Strengthen Community Food Production – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) recently awarded grants totaling $215,653 through the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program. The funding will support the…
Montgomery County Recreation’s Fall Program Registration Begins Tuesday, Aug. 11 – Mocofeed
Registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s fall programs and activities will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 a.m. for most programs and activities. Registration for all senior programs, including popular offerings such as Bone Builders, Day Trippers, and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR), will start at 9 a.m….
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center to Offer Free Pet Adoptions on Saturday, Aug. 1 as Part of NBCUniversal Local’s ‘Clear the Shelters’ Campaign – Mocofeed
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) in Derwood will participate in NBCUniversal Local’s 2026 “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption campaign by waiving all adoption fees on Saturday Aug. 1….
Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Vinyl Day Celebration at Rockville Memorial Library on Saturday, Aug. 15 – Mocofeed
Free Event to Feature Live Music, Family Activities, STEM Experiences, Art, Dance, and a Vinyl Record Sale Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host Vinyl Day 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3…
Montgomery Update: Grieving More Victims of ICE Violence, Setting the Record Straight on Property Taxes, and Teen Mental Health Ambassadors – Mocofeed
Dear Friends, Our community shares in the grief over the recent killings of Joan Sebastian Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, during Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Montgomery County Planning Board to hold Friendship Heights Sector Plan public hearing in two parts on September 10 and September 14 – Mocofeed
July 16, 2026 1:57 pm Community members are encouraged to sign up starting August 3 to testify on plan recommendations focused on downtown revitalization, incentivizing community amenities, affordable housing, better and safer…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Seeks Applicants for Newly Restructured Arts and Humanities Council Board of Directors – Mocofeed
Applications Due Friday, Aug. 7 for Board That Will Help Guide County Arts and Humanities Programs and Funding Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to serve on the newly restructured…
Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee Meeting on July 16, 2026 – Mocofeed
The Education and Culture (EC) Committee will meet on Thursday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. to receive an update on the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Cultural Plan. The members…
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Mourns the Passing of Dr. DeVance Walker, Jr. – Mocofeed
Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles released the following statement on the passing of Dr. DeVance Walker, Jr., a distinguished educator, veteran, civic leader and Montgomery County Human Rights Hall of Fame…