 This week the County Executive is sharing an extensive list of where to turn to with your questions about federal employment. He encourages commuters returning to the office to consider mass transit. The County Executive also addresses infrastructure needs within the County while discussing his latest veto. He supports a new Council bill aimed at protecting renters and highlights the interest generated by economic development efforts in 2025. He also talks about new highs in flu cases and reminds everyone about the Presidents Day holiday on Monday.
Stories in this issue include:
 The public is invited to attend the Executive Office Building Renaming Ceremony in honor of former County Executive Isiah "Ike" Leggett at 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Kate Stewart will be joined by Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, members of the County Council, other elected officials and community members.
 Montgomery County residents can take advantage of the Department of Recreation’s Spring registration, which begins at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. This registration applies to most programs and activities.
 Do you know an individual or organization who goes above and beyond to increase sports opportunities for underserved communities in Montgomery County?
 The Maryland Department of Transportation is accepting grant applications from small businesses impacted by construction along the Purple Line alignment in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey is open now and available online. Montgomery County residents are asked to participate because your feedback helps area hospitals gauge which programs need to be developed and how to best serve our community.
 The Montgomery County Government and programs that impact County residents will have holiday schedules and program changes for Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 17.
 The Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce has grant funding to determine the feasibility of a Business Improvement District or Urban District in Germantown. They’re holding a public workshop to get input to craft the vision, mission and core values that will guide the future of the community's town center.
 Stories of the Underground Railroad are rich and rooted deep in Montgomery County. The historic sites and experiences make for an interesting road trip throughout the County to understand the trials, tribulations and heroism of the freedom seekers. See the Visit Montgomery website for information on taking a self-guided drive during Black History Month.
Montgomery Parks will offer special events during February to celebrate Black History Month and honor local African American history, culture and community.
 While many plays date back centuries, the aging stages and theaters that often house them cannot last as long without some help. That's why last year, the Arts Barn Legacy Campaign was established to support needed theater enhancements. The campaign is continuing the project with the refurbishment of seating in the 99-seat upper-level theater in Gaithersburg.
 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is hosting an in-person public forum at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Mid-County Regional Services Center, located at 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton. The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor conference room.
The Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation will hold its next Refurbished Car and Computer Sale on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9-11 a.m. at Damascus High School.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is asking area high school students to spread the message to put their phones away when on the road.
 Montgomery County residents with combined household incomes of $67,000 or less can receive free tax preparation services through the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
 In this episode of Consumer Connection, we explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scams and how it’s making them more convincing than ever.
 Produced by Montgomery County’s Commission on Aging, Commissioner Katie Smith leads this show's effort to share news and information of interest to older adults in Montgomery County.
 Montgomery County launched its new Climate Smart Campaign earlier this month. The campaign is designed to inspire and inform residents about making climate-smart choices in their daily lives.
 The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is celebrating love throughout February with its Flash Bus Rapid Transit service. Five Flash BRT buses servicing Colesville Road/Columbia Pike (US 29) are decorated with neon heart lights and heart decals.
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