 This week the County Executive celebrates an exciting development in the transformation of the North Bethesda Metro Station and its surrounding property. He will also highlight a new initiative launched by Gov. Wes Moore to bring more former federal workers and contractors into our classrooms. The County Executive will also address the County's placement on the federal government's sanctuary jurisdictions list. He also discusses the impact of George Floyd's murder five years later and reacts to new federal recommendations regarding COVID vaccinations. The County Executive also highlights the new Mobile Health Clinic and a free new app for MCPL library users.
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 Montgomery County is seeking nominations for its African American Living Legends Awards, which recognize residents age 75 and older who have dedicated their lives to service, advocacy and selfless acts of kindness to their community. Nominations are due by June 1. The awards will be presented during the County’s 28th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This year’s theme is “Juneteenth: Pushing Back...the Fight for Freedom Is Not Over.”
 As part of Montgomery County’s ongoing work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, County Executive Marc Elrich is spotlighting one simple change that can make a difference at home: switching to an induction stove. Induction cooking uses electricity instead of gas, heats more efficiently and produces no indoor air pollution. It’s also fast! Take the pledge to access resources that save energy, money and the planet: montgomerycountymd.gov/climate
World Pride 2025 is in full swing, and the Pike District is proud to join the global celebration by giving residents the chance to experience a night of extraordinary music and community! One lucky winner will win two tickets to attend the International Pride Orchestra and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 5 at The Music Center at Strathmore.
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has launched a new mobile app that provides convenient, on-the-go access to a broad range of library resources and services for residents of all ages and can be downloaded on the Apple and Google Play stores.
 Montgomery County’s African American Health Program (AAHP), in partnership with local organizations and sponsors, will host its 11th Annual AAHP Community Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Bioscience Education Center of the Montgomery College—Germantown Campus, located at 20200 Observation Dr. in Germantown.
 Join Montgomery Parks and the Friends of Brookside Gardens on Tuesday evenings in June for the free Summer Twilight Concert series, featuring artists from a variety of genres. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a picnic or purchase food from a food truck.
Wheaton's signature event, attracting thousands of attendees to downtown Wheaton, is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza. The event is free to attend and will take place rain or shine. Come get a "taste" of all Wheaton has to offer. Enjoy delicious food from diverse ethnic restaurants, live entertainment and dance from local performers, local artisans and business vendors and art activities, face painting and balloon animals for the kids.
 Montgomery County's Bethesda–Chevy Chase Regional Services is partnering with KID Museum to present the "Invent the Future Expo" family event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. Hosted at KID Museum—a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to building STEM and creative problem-solving skills through hands-on learning experiences—the event will offer free indoor and outdoor activities, including free admission to the museum.
 Montgomery County Government has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a national leader in employee mental health, earning the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America. This prestigious certification places the County among a select group of forward-thinking employers committed to fostering mentally healthy workplaces.
 Experience the Wheaton Triangle like never before on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Montgomery Planning and the Wheaton Urban District teamed up for Wheels in Wheaton, a free and interactive two-day placemaking event in downtown Wheaton. The event showcases how areas within urban centers can be transformed into more vibrant and entertaining public gathering spaces.
Redland Middle School in Derwood was selected as the first-place winner of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) “Paint the Plow” snowplow naming contest. The winning design, titled “Life is a Highway”, featured a Ride On bus and a highway worker on Sam Eig Highway.
Florence Jewell hosts Make A Difference - the show about how volunteers are making a difference every day in Montgomery County. On this episode: We go to Red Wiggler Care Farm to find out about the volunteer and growing opportunities.
Laugh out loud at Pride comedy night at Brookside Gardens on June 4, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a free night of comedy featuring a talented lineup of LGBTQIA+ comedians from Improbable Comedy. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. This event is intended for mature audiences ages 17 and up. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is upgrading transit on the New Hampshire Avenue corridor by implementing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT planning study is exploring options for providing high quality, fast and more reliable transit service along the corridor. Several alternatives have been developed and evaluated.
The New Hampshire Avenue Flash BRT planning study is exploring options for providing higher quality, faster, and more reliable transit service along the corridor. Several alternatives have been developed and evaluated. Please fill out this survey to give us feedback about these alternatives. The survey closes on June 30.
At the end of the survey, you will have the chance to enter your email for a chance to win a $50 gift card.
A one-year-old black bear seen wandering through parts of Central Maryland—including Pikesville, Randallstown, Columbia and Ellicott City—was safely captured and relocated after making its way to a tree in the Langley Park area.
 Montgomery County's Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is preparing to launch a major transformation of the MCDOT Ride On bus system through the Ride On Reimagined Service and Implementation Plan. This plan marks the most comprehensive update in Ride On's history and is a result of years of planning, community input and coordination with our regional partners. Ride On’s usual May service change has been moved to Sunday, June 29, to ensure a seamless rollout and better alignment with the implementation of WMATA’s Better Bus Network, also launching on June 29. The new transportation network will introduce streamlined connections to Metro, as well as route and timing adjustments based on public feedback and travel patterns.
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