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September 11, 2025
I was thrilled to join neighbors and friends to celebrate the grand opening of the first MoCo Pride Center in Montgomery County. The center is a welcoming space dedicated to serving our LGBTQ+ community and will provide vital resources, connections, and programs that ensure everyone has a place where they feel seen, supported and celebrated.
As the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the Montgomery County Council, I know firsthand how important it is to create inclusive spaces where people can gather, share their stories, and build community. The MoCo Pride Center is a milestone in our county’s ongoing commitment to equality and acceptance.
 Councilmember Glass cuts the ribbon at the opening of the MoCo Pride Center in Bethesda, August 30.
The Purple Line has been a long time in the making. With all its fits and starts, the state and its contractors have been making steady progress, with 80% of the project now complete. Last week I toured the Montgomery County portion of the Purple Line, checking out the work at the Silver Spring and Bethesda stations.
I have scheduled a Transportation & Environment Committee briefing to receive a public update on the construction, which will be held on September 22.
Despite all the disruption, the Purple Line will connect our neighborhoods, ease commutes, and open new economic opportunities across the region once it is open. Let me know if you have any questions in advance of the public hearing at the council.
 Councilmember Glass tours the Purple line construction at the Silver Spring and Bethesda stations.
Congratulations to the six Montgomery County restaurants that were named finalists for this year’s RAMMY Awards, which is the biggest night for our region’s restaurant industry. It was a joy to see so many people from Montgomery County come together to celebrate our vibrant food scene.
While the only Montgomery County winner this year was Jetties, recognized as the region’s Best Sandwich Shop, I want to thank all the owners, servers, and cooks whose hard work makes our county such a welcoming and delicious place to call home. Your creativity and dedication add to the vibrance of our community every single day.
 Councilmember Glass attends Rammy Awards ceremony at All Set Restaurant & Bar in Silver Spring.
It was a pleasure to attend the opening reception of Women Artists of the DMV, a powerful exhibition showcasing the creativity and vision of local women across our region. From painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media, the artwork on display at the Artist & Makers Studios bring extraordinary talent and diversity to our community.
By uplifting women’s voices and perspectives, we enrich our cultural landscape and create opportunities for more inclusive storytelling. I am proud to support our vibrant arts community and look forward to seeing the conversations sparked by this exhibit.
 Councilmember Glass attends the opening reception of Women Artists of the DMV.
I joined community members, advocates, and families at Montgomery County’s International Overdose Awareness Day gathering. Standing alongside those who have lost loved ones was a powerful reminder that behind every statistic is a story of pain and resilience.
From naloxone training to peer support, harm reduction saves lives and offers hope. As September marks National Recovery Month, I am grateful to the dedicated partners on the frontlines of this crisis and remain committed to ensuring our county provides the resources, compassion, and support that every individual and family deserves.
 Councilmember Glass attends International Overdose Awareness Day gathering at Memorial Plaza in Rockville, August 28.
A resident recently reached out about a pond behind the Glenmont Shopping Center, which had been filled with shopping carts and trash after a storm. My team contacted the Department of Environmental Protection and crews were immediately dispatched to repair the sinkhole and restore the pond.
If you need help navigating Montgomery County government, fill out this form and my team and I will assist you.
 Before and after photos of a pond behind Glenmont Shopping Center
Montgomery County offers the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program to help community groups, nonprofits, and faith organizations improve water quality right in our neighborhoods. Grants of up to $100,000 are available to support projects like tree plantings, rain gardens, litter cleanups, and public education efforts that keep our streams and rivers healthy.
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