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Holiday cleanup? Don’t toss it, recycle it. 🎄♻️
Recycle live Christmas trees and wreaths as yard trim, flatten and recycle cardboard boxes, and drop off holiday lights for electronics recycling. Small steps help reduce waste and support our climate goals.
https://ow.ly/hJxK50XR8Ck
Recycle live Christmas trees and wreaths as yard trim, flatten and recycle cardboard boxes, and drop off holiday lights for electronics recycling. Small steps help reduce waste and support our climate goals.
https://ow.ly/hJxK50XR8Ck
January 2, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Holiday cleanup? Don’t toss it, recycle it. 🎄♻️
Recycle live Christmas trees and wreaths as yard trim, flatten and recycle cardboard boxes, and drop off holiday lights for electronics recycling. Small steps help reduce waste and support our climate goals.
https://ow.ly/hJxK50XR8Ck
Recycle live Christmas trees and wreaths as yard trim, flatten and recycle cardboard boxes, and drop off holiday lights for electronics recycling. Small steps help reduce waste and support our climate goals.
https://ow.ly/hJxK50XR8Ck
Ready for a different kind of marathon this winter? 📚❄️
MCPL’s Winter Reading Marathon challenges readers of all ages to log 26.2 hours of reading with fun prizes along the way. Sign up and track your hours: https://ow.ly/r5qG50XR8nQ
MCPL’s Winter Reading Marathon challenges readers of all ages to log 26.2 hours of reading with fun prizes along the way. Sign up and track your hours: https://ow.ly/r5qG50XR8nQ
January 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Ready for a different kind of marathon this winter? 📚❄️
MCPL’s Winter Reading Marathon challenges readers of all ages to log 26.2 hours of reading with fun prizes along the way. Sign up and track your hours: https://ow.ly/r5qG50XR8nQ
MCPL’s Winter Reading Marathon challenges readers of all ages to log 26.2 hours of reading with fun prizes along the way. Sign up and track your hours: https://ow.ly/r5qG50XR8nQ
Businesses, nonprofits, and organizations can help shape the next generation of talent. Become a Summer RISE host and give MCPS students hands-on, real-world experience while building your future workforce.
Learn more about hosting & get involved today: https://ow.ly/n2yI50XLsUo
Learn more about hosting & get involved today: https://ow.ly/n2yI50XLsUo
January 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Businesses, nonprofits, and organizations can help shape the next generation of talent. Become a Summer RISE host and give MCPS students hands-on, real-world experience while building your future workforce.
Learn more about hosting & get involved today: https://ow.ly/n2yI50XLsUo
Learn more about hosting & get involved today: https://ow.ly/n2yI50XLsUo
Got a New Year’s resolution to move more or feel better in 2026? Start with Montgomery County Recreation. 💪
Montgomery County residents can sign up for a FREE RecFit Pass with access to fitness rooms and open gyms at County rec centers.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/8zLm50XR6lR
Montgomery County residents can sign up for a FREE RecFit Pass with access to fitness rooms and open gyms at County rec centers.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/8zLm50XR6lR
January 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Got a New Year’s resolution to move more or feel better in 2026? Start with Montgomery County Recreation. 💪
Montgomery County residents can sign up for a FREE RecFit Pass with access to fitness rooms and open gyms at County rec centers.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/8zLm50XR6lR
Montgomery County residents can sign up for a FREE RecFit Pass with access to fitness rooms and open gyms at County rec centers.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/8zLm50XR6lR
Respiratory virus hospitalizations are rising across Maryland. Montgomery County health officials urge residents to take precautions: wear a mask if asked in health care settings, stay home when sick, wash hands often, and stay up to date on vaccines.
https://ow.ly/iGjm50XR4HB
https://ow.ly/iGjm50XR4HB
January 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Respiratory virus hospitalizations are rising across Maryland. Montgomery County health officials urge residents to take precautions: wear a mask if asked in health care settings, stay home when sick, wash hands often, and stay up to date on vaccines.
https://ow.ly/iGjm50XR4HB
https://ow.ly/iGjm50XR4HB
Happy New Year, Montgomery County 🎉
As we welcome 2026, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with good health, peace, and new beginnings. If you’re celebrating tonight, please do so safely: plan a safe ride, look out for one another, and help keep our community safe.
As we welcome 2026, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with good health, peace, and new beginnings. If you’re celebrating tonight, please do so safely: plan a safe ride, look out for one another, and help keep our community safe.
January 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Happy New Year, Montgomery County 🎉
As we welcome 2026, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with good health, peace, and new beginnings. If you’re celebrating tonight, please do so safely: plan a safe ride, look out for one another, and help keep our community safe.
As we welcome 2026, we wish you and your loved ones a year filled with good health, peace, and new beginnings. If you’re celebrating tonight, please do so safely: plan a safe ride, look out for one another, and help keep our community safe.
Montgomery County was created during the American Revolution and named for Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery, killed at Quebec on Dec. 31, 1775. The name marked a break from honoring royalty and a turn toward American civic leaders.
Learn more in this 1930 Sunday Star article: https://ow.ly/UTfS50XQISm
Learn more in this 1930 Sunday Star article: https://ow.ly/UTfS50XQISm
December 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Montgomery County was created during the American Revolution and named for Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery, killed at Quebec on Dec. 31, 1775. The name marked a break from honoring royalty and a turn toward American civic leaders.
Learn more in this 1930 Sunday Star article: https://ow.ly/UTfS50XQISm
Learn more in this 1930 Sunday Star article: https://ow.ly/UTfS50XQISm
Start planning summer fun now ☀️ Montgomery County Recreation is hosting free Summer Camp Fairs this January to help families explore camp options, meet staff, and try hands-on activities.
📍 Jan. 10 – Germantown
📍 Jan. 11 – Burtonsville
Details: https://ow.ly/ZeCT50XQJbu
📍 Jan. 10 – Germantown
📍 Jan. 11 – Burtonsville
Details: https://ow.ly/ZeCT50XQJbu
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Start planning summer fun now ☀️ Montgomery County Recreation is hosting free Summer Camp Fairs this January to help families explore camp options, meet staff, and try hands-on activities.
📍 Jan. 10 – Germantown
📍 Jan. 11 – Burtonsville
Details: https://ow.ly/ZeCT50XQJbu
📍 Jan. 10 – Germantown
📍 Jan. 11 – Burtonsville
Details: https://ow.ly/ZeCT50XQJbu
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Richard Montgomery, the Revolutionary War general for whom Montgomery County is named. He never set foot here, but he died fighting for independence and self-government: values that continue to shape who we are as we approach our 250th year.
December 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Richard Montgomery, the Revolutionary War general for whom Montgomery County is named. He never set foot here, but he died fighting for independence and self-government: values that continue to shape who we are as we approach our 250th year.
Since Thanksgiving, the Montgomery County Police Department's Holiday Task Force has made 147 DUI arrests across the county. Extra patrols will continue through early January.
If you’re celebrating tonight, plan a safe ride home. Your life and others depend on it.
https://ow.ly/xLea50XQGeo
If you’re celebrating tonight, plan a safe ride home. Your life and others depend on it.
https://ow.ly/xLea50XQGeo
December 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Since Thanksgiving, the Montgomery County Police Department's Holiday Task Force has made 147 DUI arrests across the county. Extra patrols will continue through early January.
If you’re celebrating tonight, plan a safe ride home. Your life and others depend on it.
https://ow.ly/xLea50XQGeo
If you’re celebrating tonight, plan a safe ride home. Your life and others depend on it.
https://ow.ly/xLea50XQGeo
🗓️ New Year’s Day Schedule Reminder!
County offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Some services, transit, and facilities will operate on a modified or holiday schedule.
Plan ahead and stay safe as you ring in 2026.
https://ow.ly/8EPQ50XQ6cg
County offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Some services, transit, and facilities will operate on a modified or holiday schedule.
Plan ahead and stay safe as you ring in 2026.
https://ow.ly/8EPQ50XQ6cg
December 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🗓️ New Year’s Day Schedule Reminder!
County offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Some services, transit, and facilities will operate on a modified or holiday schedule.
Plan ahead and stay safe as you ring in 2026.
https://ow.ly/8EPQ50XQ6cg
County offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Some services, transit, and facilities will operate on a modified or holiday schedule.
Plan ahead and stay safe as you ring in 2026.
https://ow.ly/8EPQ50XQ6cg
As we look ahead to our 250th anniversary in 2026, we’re sharing a bit of history. You’ll see a few posts from us today reflecting on General Richard Montgomery: the first martyr of the American Revolution and namesake of Montgomery County.
December 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As we look ahead to our 250th anniversary in 2026, we’re sharing a bit of history. You’ll see a few posts from us today reflecting on General Richard Montgomery: the first martyr of the American Revolution and namesake of Montgomery County.
Former First Lady Catherine Leggett reminds us why giving local matters. When our neighbors face uncertainty, Montgomery County shows who we are by showing up, lifting one another, and giving.
🎥 https://ow.ly/SKH150XQsO8
Volunteer center: https://ow.ly/ZNRz50XQsO7
🎥 https://ow.ly/SKH150XQsO8
Volunteer center: https://ow.ly/ZNRz50XQsO7
December 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Former First Lady Catherine Leggett reminds us why giving local matters. When our neighbors face uncertainty, Montgomery County shows who we are by showing up, lifting one another, and giving.
🎥 https://ow.ly/SKH150XQsO8
Volunteer center: https://ow.ly/ZNRz50XQsO7
🎥 https://ow.ly/SKH150XQsO8
Volunteer center: https://ow.ly/ZNRz50XQsO7
Local giving in action! Generosity from neighbors at St. John’s of Norwood Episcopal Church helped cover January rent for 11 residents supported by Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless: showing how giving locally makes an immediate difference.
https://ow.ly/jg8I50XQqGi
https://ow.ly/jg8I50XQqGi
December 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Local giving in action! Generosity from neighbors at St. John’s of Norwood Episcopal Church helped cover January rent for 11 residents supported by Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless: showing how giving locally makes an immediate difference.
https://ow.ly/jg8I50XQqGi
https://ow.ly/jg8I50XQqGi
Registration is now open for our 2026 MLK Day of Service. Make the most of the holiday by giving back on Mon, January 19, from 2–4 p.m. through hands-on service projects and by connecting with local nonprofits offering year-round volunteer opportunities.
https://ow.ly/U1iA50XQohk
https://ow.ly/U1iA50XQohk
December 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Registration is now open for our 2026 MLK Day of Service. Make the most of the holiday by giving back on Mon, January 19, from 2–4 p.m. through hands-on service projects and by connecting with local nonprofits offering year-round volunteer opportunities.
https://ow.ly/U1iA50XQohk
https://ow.ly/U1iA50XQohk
MCPS middle and high school students: The Speak Up, Save a Life video contest deadline is just a few days away. Create a short video raising awareness about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl, earn SSL hours, and compete for prizes up to $5,000.
https://ow.ly/Qinu50XQlr6
https://ow.ly/Qinu50XQlr6
December 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
MCPS middle and high school students: The Speak Up, Save a Life video contest deadline is just a few days away. Create a short video raising awareness about the dangers of opioids and fentanyl, earn SSL hours, and compete for prizes up to $5,000.
https://ow.ly/Qinu50XQlr6
https://ow.ly/Qinu50XQlr6
Join us today at 12:30 p.m. for Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's weekly media briefing. Topics include New Year’s Eve safety, the new bag law taking effect Jan. 1, and highlights to watch in 2026. Watch live on Facebook or YouTube.
https://ow.ly/KNpG50XQjR2
https://ow.ly/KNpG50XQjR2
December 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join us today at 12:30 p.m. for Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's weekly media briefing. Topics include New Year’s Eve safety, the new bag law taking effect Jan. 1, and highlights to watch in 2026. Watch live on Facebook or YouTube.
https://ow.ly/KNpG50XQjR2
https://ow.ly/KNpG50XQjR2
Celebrating the holidays or New Year’s? Don’t drive impaired. Plan a safe ride home before you go out. Free SoberRide Lyft options will be available on select nights to help everyone get home safely.
https://wrap.org/soberride/
https://wrap.org/soberride/
December 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Celebrating the holidays or New Year’s? Don’t drive impaired. Plan a safe ride home before you go out. Free SoberRide Lyft options will be available on select nights to help everyone get home safely.
https://wrap.org/soberride/
https://wrap.org/soberride/
Winter weather can change fast. Stay informed with Alert Montgomery: free emergency alerts sent by text, email, or phone.
Get updates on weather, school and government closures, power outages, and major traffic incidents.
Sign up today: https://ow.ly/Il9o50XQ6VS
Get updates on weather, school and government closures, power outages, and major traffic incidents.
Sign up today: https://ow.ly/Il9o50XQ6VS
December 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Winter weather can change fast. Stay informed with Alert Montgomery: free emergency alerts sent by text, email, or phone.
Get updates on weather, school and government closures, power outages, and major traffic incidents.
Sign up today: https://ow.ly/Il9o50XQ6VS
Get updates on weather, school and government closures, power outages, and major traffic incidents.
Sign up today: https://ow.ly/Il9o50XQ6VS
Reminder: Montgomery County Government offices will be closed on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.
Libraries, ABS stores, recreation centers, and many services will also be closed. Some transit services will run on a Sunday schedule. Celebrate responsibly.
https://ow.ly/GZIX50XQ6ch
Libraries, ABS stores, recreation centers, and many services will also be closed. Some transit services will run on a Sunday schedule. Celebrate responsibly.
https://ow.ly/GZIX50XQ6ch
December 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Reminder: Montgomery County Government offices will be closed on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.
Libraries, ABS stores, recreation centers, and many services will also be closed. Some transit services will run on a Sunday schedule. Celebrate responsibly.
https://ow.ly/GZIX50XQ6ch
Libraries, ABS stores, recreation centers, and many services will also be closed. Some transit services will run on a Sunday schedule. Celebrate responsibly.
https://ow.ly/GZIX50XQ6ch
As the year wraps up, consider giving where it makes a difference closest to home. 💙
Montgomery County nonprofits are seeing increased demand, and giving locally helps support neighbors in need. Learn how to give or volunteer: montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter
Montgomery County nonprofits are seeing increased demand, and giving locally helps support neighbors in need. Learn how to give or volunteer: montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter
December 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
As the year wraps up, consider giving where it makes a difference closest to home. 💙
Montgomery County nonprofits are seeing increased demand, and giving locally helps support neighbors in need. Learn how to give or volunteer: montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter
Montgomery County nonprofits are seeing increased demand, and giving locally helps support neighbors in need. Learn how to give or volunteer: montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter
Still deciding how to ring in 2026? 🎉
Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve options for every style: from family-friendly daytime events to live music, dancing, and midnight celebrations. There’s something for everyone close to home.
https://ow.ly/k2Ly50XQ2Uw
Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve options for every style: from family-friendly daytime events to live music, dancing, and midnight celebrations. There’s something for everyone close to home.
https://ow.ly/k2Ly50XQ2Uw
December 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Still deciding how to ring in 2026? 🎉
Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve options for every style: from family-friendly daytime events to live music, dancing, and midnight celebrations. There’s something for everyone close to home.
https://ow.ly/k2Ly50XQ2Uw
Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve options for every style: from family-friendly daytime events to live music, dancing, and midnight celebrations. There’s something for everyone close to home.
https://ow.ly/k2Ly50XQ2Uw
Starting this week, new plastic bag rules take effect in Montgomery County. 🛍️♻️
Plastic carryout bags will no longer be offered at most stores, and paper bags will cost 10 cents. Bring a reusable bag when you shop.
From Fox 5 DC: https://ow.ly/4boy50XQ0r3
Plastic carryout bags will no longer be offered at most stores, and paper bags will cost 10 cents. Bring a reusable bag when you shop.
From Fox 5 DC: https://ow.ly/4boy50XQ0r3
December 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Starting this week, new plastic bag rules take effect in Montgomery County. 🛍️♻️
Plastic carryout bags will no longer be offered at most stores, and paper bags will cost 10 cents. Bring a reusable bag when you shop.
From Fox 5 DC: https://ow.ly/4boy50XQ0r3
Plastic carryout bags will no longer be offered at most stores, and paper bags will cost 10 cents. Bring a reusable bag when you shop.
From Fox 5 DC: https://ow.ly/4boy50XQ0r3
Ring in 2026 close to home 🎉
From family-friendly daytime celebrations to live music, shows, and midnight toasts, Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve events for all ages and styles. There’s something for everyone this year.
https://ow.ly/O7LM50XOpyT
From family-friendly daytime celebrations to live music, shows, and midnight toasts, Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve events for all ages and styles. There’s something for everyone this year.
https://ow.ly/O7LM50XOpyT
December 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Ring in 2026 close to home 🎉
From family-friendly daytime celebrations to live music, shows, and midnight toasts, Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve events for all ages and styles. There’s something for everyone this year.
https://ow.ly/O7LM50XOpyT
From family-friendly daytime celebrations to live music, shows, and midnight toasts, Montgomery County has New Year’s Eve events for all ages and styles. There’s something for everyone this year.
https://ow.ly/O7LM50XOpyT
We’re grateful to the Montgomery County firefighters who responded quickly to a serious house fire in Bethesda this week. 🚒
As the holidays wrap up, please remember Christmas tree safety: keep trees watered, use updated lights, and remove dry trees promptly.
https://ow.ly/ZHMp50XOptu
As the holidays wrap up, please remember Christmas tree safety: keep trees watered, use updated lights, and remove dry trees promptly.
https://ow.ly/ZHMp50XOptu
December 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We’re grateful to the Montgomery County firefighters who responded quickly to a serious house fire in Bethesda this week. 🚒
As the holidays wrap up, please remember Christmas tree safety: keep trees watered, use updated lights, and remove dry trees promptly.
https://ow.ly/ZHMp50XOptu
As the holidays wrap up, please remember Christmas tree safety: keep trees watered, use updated lights, and remove dry trees promptly.
https://ow.ly/ZHMp50XOptu