Native Plant & Seed Share When: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1-3pmWhere: 7719 Chicago Ave, Takoma Park, MD (new location as of last fall!)RSVP: Optional, at this RSVP Link or on Facebook Let’s support each other in growing our ga…

Native Plant & Seed Share on May 9, from 1-3pm, at 7719 Chicago Ave, Takoma Park MD

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Presenters mark Montgomery County's 1967 fair-housing milestone and say segregation persists At a Montgomery County event, presenters recalled the county's leadership on fair housing dating to 1967 and warned that segregation and homeownership gaps for Black and Latino residents remain major challenges; speakers said the county remains committed to ensuring stable, healthy housing.

Montgomery County celebrates over 50 years of fair housing leadership, but challenges like segregation and homeownership gaps persist for Black and Latino residents.

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HIV testing today! Fast, free + easy HIV -- just a fingerprick! Results in 1 minute Wednesday, Apr. 8, 8:30am-4pm LONG BRANCH/LANGLEY Park Clifton Park Baptist Church 8818 Piney Branch Rd Silver Spring MD 20903 Walk in, no appointment needed At University Boulevard and Piney Branch Road: Ride On Bus: 14, 15, 16, 20, 24 Metro Bus: M12

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Wednesday, Apr. 8, 8:30am-4pm

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Council unanimously approves native‑plant restrictions, changes to OLO reporting, agriculture clarifications and arts council governance On final reading the council passed four bills unanimously: the Native Plant Protection Act (invasive running bamboo rules with amendments), a bill removing the OLO minimum‑wage annual report requirement, agriculture building clarifications, and expedited reforms to Arts and Humanities Council governance.

Montgomery County Council just passed four significant bills, including new rules on invasive plants and streamlined agricultural approvals—what does this mean for the community?

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Council hears FY27 budget briefing; members spar over proposed tax increases and use of reserves Council staff presented the executive’s FY27 recommended operating budget, including a proposed 6.3¢ property tax increase for MCPS and income‑tax rise from 3.2% to 3.3%. Council members debated use of one‑time reserves, a projected FY28 structural gap of roughly $257.3M, and options if taxes are not approved.

Montgomery County's proposed FY27 budget is making waves with a controversial 6.3¢ property tax increase and a looming structural deficit of $257.3 million—sparking a heated debate among council members!

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Montgomery County marks Fair Housing Month as officials recall discrimination cases and legal protections The county council and Planning, Housing and Parks Committee proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month; Office of Human Rights Director Jim Stowe recounted personal experience with housing discrimination and staff noted the county averages 10–20 discrimination complaints annually in 2026.

Montgomery County is taking a stand for Fair Housing Month, highlighting the ongoing fight against discrimination and the importance of community awareness.

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Montgomery County committee reviews recreation CIP, accepts staff recommendations The Planning, Housing and Parks joint committee reviewed 11 recreation capital projects — from pool refurbishments to a proposed North Potomac grass field — and accepted council staff recommendations without objection after staff cautioned several cost estimates remain preliminary.

Montgomery County's Recreation Department is set for a transformative makeover, with exciting new projects and a commitment to modern, sustainable facilities for residents!

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Committees advance Western County Recreation Center; design to begin in FY28 with 1,000‑sq‑ft medical suite A joint Montgomery County committee session unanimously approved advancing the Western County Recreation Center project, which includes a roughly 1,000‑square‑foot medical suite; design is scheduled to start in fiscal 2028 and committees will return for programming and equipment decisions.

Exciting news for Poolesville! A new Recreation Center with a medical suite is on the way, aiming to tackle health disparities in the area.

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TUES Apr. 7 8:30am–4pm WHEATON/SILVER SPRING Hughes United Methodist Church 10700 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902 TUES Apr. 7 11am–5pm BETHESDA MoCo Pride Center 4805 Edgemoor Ln, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814 WEDS Apr. 8 8:30am–4pm LONG BRANCH/LANGLEY PARK Clifton Park Baptist Church 8818 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903 FRI Apr. 10 10am–6pm SILVER SPRING/WHEATON Dennis Avenue Health Center 2000 Dennis Ave, Ste 24, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Free gift card for first 20 ages 13–21 FRI Apr. 10 10am–6pm GERMANTOWN Upcounty Regional Services Center 12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd floor, Germantown, MD 20874 Free gift card for first 20 ages 13–21

#HIVtesting this week in #MontgomeryCounty!
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Locations in #SilverSpring #Wheaton #Bethesda #LongBranch #LangleyPark and #Germantown. Two locations this Friday for #NYHAAD - free gift card for first 20 ages 13-21 to get tested

Montgomery County officials and unions back bill to let charter counties adopt supplemental property tax for public safety Testifiers told the Ways and Means Committee March 31 that SB 520 would give charter counties a narrowly tailored option to exceed local property tax caps for public safety funding; supporters framed it as an enabling tool, while members raised affordability and outreach concerns.

Montgomery County is pushing for a new bill that could reshape public safety funding, offering local officials the flexibility to implement a supplemental property tax when needed.

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Montgomery County Police urge immigrants to report crimes, stressed they do not act as immigration agents Mariela León, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Police Department, told listeners the department does not enforce federal immigration law and urged residents to report crimes to 911 or the non-emergency number (301-279-8000); she described a new MCPD patch to help identify county officers.

Montgomery County Police are reassuring immigrant residents that they won't act as immigration agents and are urging everyone to report crimes to build a safer community.

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We Are Casa details legal, language, health and tax help for Montgomery County immigrants We Are Casa director Pablo Blanc described legal assistance for citizenship and green-card services, English and job-training programs, a multilingual health hotline and tax-preparation help; the nonprofit will offer practice interviews and year-round assistance including some weekend sessions.

We Are Casa is transforming lives in Montgomery County by providing essential services like legal aid, health navigation, and tax assistance to immigrants.

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Montgomery County council president promotes free citizenship clinics and highlights new Values/Trust Act protections On a Spanish-language Montgomery County radio special, the county council president (District 6) announced a free citizenship clinic April 11 at the Wheaton library with pro bono immigration attorneys and described a recently adopted Values/Trust Act that limits immigration enforcement in county buildings and requires a reporting portal and staff training.

A free citizenship clinic on April 11 at Wheaton Library will provide essential legal support to immigrants, ensuring you won't have to navigate the process alone!

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Affordable housing developer tells Montgomery County council expedited process helped deliver new Silver Spring project A developer told the Montgomery County Council that expedited permitting helped deliver a 100% affordable apartment community in Silver Spring after a five-year delivery timeline, and cited a Neville Street project approved in 64 days as evidence the legislation can speed housing production.

A developer reveals that while a new 100% affordable community in Silver Spring was successfully completed, multi-year delays remain a significant hurdle for future projects.

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Board adopts parts 1–4 of "Montgomery Matters" comprehensive plan after extensive public engagement The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted parts 1–4 of the "Montgomery Matters" comprehensive plan. Staff said the plan is the product of 18 months of engagement, and village‑level maps (part 5) will return for review before adoption.

Montgomery County just took a giant leap forward by unanimously adopting a transformative comprehensive plan that prioritizes community input and sustainable growth!

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Montgomery County to participate in remnant opioid settlement claims, board approves The board approved staff and outside counsel recommendations that Montgomery County participate in a national settlement for remnant opioid defendants, authorizing acceptance of the county's allocated share of roughly $97,600,000 in the settlement pool as applied nationally.

Montgomery County supervisors have unanimously voted to join a national settlement that could bring in a staggering $97.6 million for opioid recovery efforts.

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Falafel Inc Opens Permanent Location in Montgomery County, MD - WTF WIRE Falafel Inc Rockville location opens in Montgomery County, expanding its DMV footprint with popular falafel, hummus and shawarma.

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City services, simplified! 💻🏡 Permits, recycling schedules, utility info, and more — Rockville makes it easy to manage everything online. Visit rockvillemd.gov and get it done from home. ✅

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Image reads "Trans Day of Visibility @ The MoCo Pride Center, THEN, NOW & FOREVER, TUESDAY MARCH 31ST 2026" and includes logos of Life In Your Truth, MoCo Pride Center, Trans Maryland, and Montgomery County Maryland

Happening TOMORROW Tues. 5/31/26! MoCo Pride Center Trans Day of Visibility Celebration in Bethesda, Md. 5pm vendor fair, 6-8:30pm celebration + dinner. Plus we’ll be there doing free HIV rapid tests. More info/register: liveinyourtruth.org/tdov2026 #TDOV #HIVTests #MontgomeryCounty #TransHealth

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A view of a neighbor's lot in the warming spring sun

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Proud to serve families across Montgomery County, PA with compassionate, reliable home care 💙 Our Visiting Angels franchise is dedicated to helping seniors live safely and comfortably at home. #VisitingAngels #SeniorCare #MontgomeryCounty #HomeCare

Mark your calendars and spread the word! We have major elections coming up in May that can turn the tide blue. Please share this post so we can GOTV! #Montgomerycounty #Democrat #Progressive #Liberal

#TDOV falls annually on March 31 and, as noted at the event by Rainbow Place Shelter Director Olu Adebayo, “challenges us to move beyond awareness into action to ensure that our systems are not just accessible, but affirming, not just available, but equitable.” #MontgomeryCounty #MD #TransHealth

We invite you to join us for our Democratic Convention on March 21st. This is a fantastic opportunity for community members to help shape our future. The event is open to the public, so please like and share this post to help us achieve a strong turnout. #Montgomerycounty #Democrats

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Daniel Gottesman on Montgomery County Magnet School Restructuring Plans

Quantum theorist Daniel Gottesman warns MCPS's plan to split high school magnets into 6 regions will degrade quality, citing regional IB failures (24% vs 99% pass rate). Urges community to oppose the plan before the BOE vote on March 26.

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ACP sets April 13 virtual forum on school safety, decides format and invitees The Advisory Commission on Policing scheduled a virtual public forum for April 13 to gather community input on school safety and the role of MCPD in schools. The commission agreed on a format of short ACP presentations followed by extensive public comment, directed staff to accept sign-ups and short written testimony, and to invite PTA groups and community organizations.

Join the conversation on school safety at the ACP's virtual forum on April 13, where your voice can shape the future of our community's schools!

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#MontgomeryCounty #MD #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PublicSafety #MontgomeryCountySchoolSafety

ACP votes to send letter on Bill 5-26 (masks prohibited); members debate enforceability and timing The Advisory Commission on Policing's ad hoc committee reviewed Bill 5-26 ("Masks prohibited") and the commission voted March 9 to send a letter reflecting the group's position. Members supported taking a stance but raised concerns about federal preemption, enforceability and whether similar legislation is advancing in Annapolis.

The Advisory Commission on Policing has taken a bold step by voting to send a letter on the controversial Bill 5-26, but concerns about enforceability and federal influence linger.

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