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Message from the County Executive
Hello Friends, Young adults do not always see what is possible. They often do not dream about careers until they see a path toward achieving those goals. Summer internships and fellowships give students a chance to learn by doing. I know that kind of experience is invaluable, and I am glad that our government, along…
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74th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Will Have Nine Great Days of Summer Aug. 11-19
The 74th Annual Montgomery County Agricultural Fair, which calls itself “the nine best days of summer,” returns to the Montgomery County Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg with a full schedule of daily activities from Aug. 11-19. Among the special events are the Chesapeake DockDogs canine aquatics competition on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and12, and truck…
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Registration for Fall Recreation Programs and Activities Begins Monday, Aug. 14
Registration for Montgomery County Recreation’s fall programs and activities will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14. for County residents. Registration for Bone Builders, Day Trippers and Senior Outdoor Adventures in Recreation (SOAR) will begin at 9 a.m. Non-County residents will be able to register for Recreation’s programs beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Programs and…
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Alcohol Beverage Services Becomes Exclusive Mid-Atlantic Seller of Domaine de Galuval Wines from the Rhône Valley of France
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has leveraged its direct import capacity and is now offering eight creative and cutting-edge wines from the Domaine de Galuval winery in the Rhône Valley of France. ABS serves as the exclusive distributor of these wines in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Only a few other U.S. outlets—in California, Puerto Rico…
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Sunflower Field and Stars of Nature in Peak Form at McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area on River Road
A spectacle of nature in Montgomery County is nearing its summer peak as the vast sunflower fields of the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area on River Road in Potomac is showing off its best right now. There is no fee or permit required to access the property. The 2,000-acre tract in a mixture of woodlands, fields, wooded bottomland…
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Small Businesses Along Purple Line Construction Route Encouraged to Apply for Phase III Purple Line Construction Impact Grants
Montgomery County will be offering funding support for independently owned and operated businesses with 20 or fewer employees impacted by the Purple Line construction through Phase III of its Purple Line Light rail grants program. Eligible businesses can start submitting applications on Aug. 15. The County’s Business Center will host informational webinars on the program…
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‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Will Be Celebrated by Montgomery County Public Libraries on Saturday, Aug. 12
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), in partnership with Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music and Classroom 2 Community (C2C) will have a full day of free events on Saturday, Aug. 12, to celebrate music on vinyl records and the DJ culture. Just for the Record—A Vinyl Day, geared toward…
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Nature Centers of Montgomery Parks Will Have Special Programs in August Including Family Fire Night and Treasure Hunting in Wheaton Regional Park
August starts giving hints that the end of summer could be in sight, so the nature centers of Montgomery Parks are offering many ways to make the most of the month. The schedule includes Family Fire Night and Treasure Hunting in Wheaton Regional Park. The August schedule of special events at nature centers will include:
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Tune Into the Montgomery County Permitting Services Podcast for Zoning Information Regarding Farming, Fences and Paving
The fifth episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, “Urban Farming, Fences, Paving and Zoning,” features useful information for residents who are looking for details about urban farming, putting up a fence and/or paving part of their front yard. The podcast, which is now available, also addresses backyard chickens that are not necessarily on…
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WSSC Water Extends ‘Get Current: Temporary Water Bill Amnesty Program’ Through Aug. 31, with Eligible Customers Receiving Bill Credits and Waived Fees
WSSC Water is extending Get Current temporary water bill amnesty program through Thursday, Aug. 31. This is the second extension of the financial assistance program that helps eligible customers with a delinquent balance as of May 1, 2023, by providing bill credits and waiving 100 percent of late payment charges and turn-on fees. To date, more than…
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‘RainScapes’ Rewards Rebate Program Application Portal Now Open
“RainScapes” projects are landscape or design techniques that help reduce stormwater runoff from individual properties. At times, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection offers rebates for projects to help defray their costs. The portal to apply for the RainScapes Rebate Program is now open. Most applicants who submit new applications in August should plan for…
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Ride On Trip Planner App Now Operational
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has launched a new Ride On Trip Planner app that makes planning out transportation options in and around Montgomery County easy and convenient. The app is free and was created in partnership with Moovit, a mobility and journey app provider. Riders can download the app from the Google Play or Apple app store.…
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‘Summer Shady Hikes’ Will Offer Beginning Hikers Opportunities to Stay Fit and Enjoy Nature, Despite the Heat
Each one-hour hike ventures through a shady trail in a different park. The hikes are an excellent way to get comfortable with local trails, get in some physical movement and learn something new. The cost is $7 per person for each hike. A series of Summer Shady Hikes organized by Montgomery Parks is helping people stay active…
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‘Bobby Thompson’s Blues City Shakedown’ Will Highlight Wheaton TGIF Free Friday Concert Series on Aug. 11
The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District has teamed up with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for this year’s TGIF Summer Concert Series, offering after-work celebrations on Friday evenings. Bobby Thompson’s Blues City Shakedown will highlight the series on Friday, Aug. 11. The concerts will be at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, adjacent to the Wheaton…
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Artist Deirdre Saunder Will Join Peerless Rockville on Thursday, Aug. 17, to Talk About Creating Public Art
Artist Deirdre Saunder will join Peerless Rockville on-site at one of her art installations at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, to discuss her public art pieces located throughout and near the City of Rockville. The free talk in front of the historic Red Brick Courthouse in Rockville will provide an opportunity to hear about…