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It’s Wednesday, Dec. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4oOF4dU
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 10, In Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4oOF4dU
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The Montgomery County Council has appointed Shebra Evans to complete the unexpired term of former Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1, 2025.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Montgomery County Council has appointed Shebra Evans to complete the unexpired term of former Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1, 2025.
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www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapp...
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Officials painted a grim picture of Montgomery County’s finances in the coming years during the last council meeting of 2025. They attributed much of the shortfalls to cuts by the federal government and unemployment. https://bit.ly/4pp4KyE
County Officials Predict Major Revenue Shortfall in Coming Years
Montgomery County officials project an $853 million revenue shortfall through 2031, citing federal cuts and economic slowdown. Councilmembers warn of difficult budget decisions ahead and press County ...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Officials painted a grim picture of Montgomery County’s finances in the coming years during the last council meeting of 2025. They attributed much of the shortfalls to cuts by the federal government and unemployment. https://bit.ly/4pp4KyE
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A previous Takoma ARTery exhibition featured 20 local artists, with their artwork spanning across many mediums and exploring a variety of themes from the deeply personal to global perspectives. Read more about what to expect at the next exhibition on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm: https://bit.ly/4q2aVsA
December 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A previous Takoma ARTery exhibition featured 20 local artists, with their artwork spanning across many mediums and exploring a variety of themes from the deeply personal to global perspectives. Read more about what to expect at the next exhibition on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm: https://bit.ly/4q2aVsA
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The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most difficult. Read below for tips to navigate grief through the holidays.
❄️ Write down your feelings.
❄️ Spend time with friends.
❄️ Call 988 to talk with a trained counselor.
❄️ Do what feels right for you and your care.
❄️ Write down your feelings.
❄️ Spend time with friends.
❄️ Call 988 to talk with a trained counselor.
❄️ Do what feels right for you and your care.
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most difficult. Read below for tips to navigate grief through the holidays.
❄️ Write down your feelings.
❄️ Spend time with friends.
❄️ Call 988 to talk with a trained counselor.
❄️ Do what feels right for you and your care.
❄️ Write down your feelings.
❄️ Spend time with friends.
❄️ Call 988 to talk with a trained counselor.
❄️ Do what feels right for you and your care.
A previous Takoma ARTery exhibition featured 20 local artists, with their artwork spanning across many mediums and exploring a variety of themes from the deeply personal to global perspectives. Read more about what to expect at the next exhibition on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm.
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Takoma ARTery 2.0 Exhibition Features More Local Artists
Local artists from the Takoma ARTery artists group will share a wide range of work in a new exhibition in the gallery spaces at the Takoma Park Community Center at 7500 Maple Ave. A free opening recep...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A previous Takoma ARTery exhibition featured 20 local artists, with their artwork spanning across many mediums and exploring a variety of themes from the deeply personal to global perspectives. Read more about what to expect at the next exhibition on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30pm.
➡️ bit.ly/4q2aVsA
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🧥❄️ Help Keep Gaithersburg Families Warm This Winter! ❄️🧤
📍 Drop-off Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park
🕗 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 4pm
For more info, call 301-258-6350 or email [email protected]
📍 Drop-off Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park
🕗 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 4pm
For more info, call 301-258-6350 or email [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🧥❄️ Help Keep Gaithersburg Families Warm This Winter! ❄️🧤
📍 Drop-off Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park
🕗 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 4pm
For more info, call 301-258-6350 or email [email protected]
📍 Drop-off Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park
🕗 Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 4pm
For more info, call 301-258-6350 or email [email protected]
🎄Happening TODAY🎄
Don't miss your opportunity to see the #RideTheFlash Holiday Bus! 🤩This is a #FREE event!🤩
📍East County Community Recreation Center 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, #SilverSpringMD 20904
#RideTheFlash #HolidaySeason #WonderLand
Don't miss your opportunity to see the #RideTheFlash Holiday Bus! 🤩This is a #FREE event!🤩
📍East County Community Recreation Center 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, #SilverSpringMD 20904
#RideTheFlash #HolidaySeason #WonderLand
December 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
🎄Happening TODAY🎄
Don't miss your opportunity to see the #RideTheFlash Holiday Bus! 🤩This is a #FREE event!🤩
📍East County Community Recreation Center 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, #SilverSpringMD 20904
#RideTheFlash #HolidaySeason #WonderLand
Don't miss your opportunity to see the #RideTheFlash Holiday Bus! 🤩This is a #FREE event!🤩
📍East County Community Recreation Center 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, #SilverSpringMD 20904
#RideTheFlash #HolidaySeason #WonderLand
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“Now more than ever, we need a Council president leading with heart and commitment to ensure Montgomery County gets through these difficult times." https://bit.ly/48dldzU
Natali Fani-González Named Council President, Marilyn Balcombe Vice President
Montgomery County Council unanimously elected Natali Fani-González as president and Marilyn Balcombe as vice president, marking a leadership transition focused on equity, justice and serving the count...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Now more than ever, we need a Council president leading with heart and commitment to ensure Montgomery County gets through these difficult times." https://bit.ly/48dldzU
From Potomac to space: Montgomery County’s own Chris Williams is now aboard the International Space Station with NASA . A former MCPS student turned astronaut, his journey reminds us of the many dreams that start right here in Montgomery County. 🚀
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December 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
From Potomac to space: Montgomery County’s own Chris Williams is now aboard the International Space Station with NASA . A former MCPS student turned astronaut, his journey reminds us of the many dreams that start right here in Montgomery County. 🚀
📰 www.nasa.gov/people/nasa-...
📰 www.nasa.gov/people/nasa-...
In need of a car or computer? The MCPS Automotive Trades & Information Technology Foundations are selling refurbished cars and computers on Sat., Dec. 6 from 9-11 a.m. at Gaithersburg HS. More Info: mcpsmd.info/3OImsMO.
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
In need of a car or computer? The MCPS Automotive Trades & Information Technology Foundations are selling refurbished cars and computers on Sat., Dec. 6 from 9-11 a.m. at Gaithersburg HS. More Info: mcpsmd.info/3OImsMO.
🎟️🚂 Mark your calendars for sweetFrog Wheaton — Polar Express! 🚂
📚 Story Time — Tues Dec 9 at 12:00 p.m.
🍬 Free Kids Craft: Edible Houses — Fri Dec 12 at 5:00 p.m.
🎬 Movie Night: The Polar Express — Thu Dec 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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📚 Story Time — Tues Dec 9 at 12:00 p.m.
🍬 Free Kids Craft: Edible Houses — Fri Dec 12 at 5:00 p.m.
🎬 Movie Night: The Polar Express — Thu Dec 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
🎟️🚂 Mark your calendars for sweetFrog Wheaton — Polar Express! 🚂
📚 Story Time — Tues Dec 9 at 12:00 p.m.
🍬 Free Kids Craft: Edible Houses — Fri Dec 12 at 5:00 p.m.
🎬 Movie Night: The Polar Express — Thu Dec 11 at 6:30 p.m.
ow.ly/ApBt50XA9eK
📚 Story Time — Tues Dec 9 at 12:00 p.m.
🍬 Free Kids Craft: Edible Houses — Fri Dec 12 at 5:00 p.m.
🎬 Movie Night: The Polar Express — Thu Dec 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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It’s Monday, Dec. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/3KspQwN
5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 1, In Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It’s Monday, Dec. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/3KspQwN
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❄️🚨 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Montgomery County from 5–10 a.m. Tuesday. Expect light snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Roads could be slippery for the morning commute. 🌨️
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
❄️🚨 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Montgomery County from 5–10 a.m. Tuesday. Expect light snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Roads could be slippery for the morning commute. 🌨️
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🌟Placards on #RideOn Buses Honor #RosaParks🌟
Throughout December, MCDOT will commemorate Rosa Parks legacy by placing special buscards across the entire Ride On bus fleet, consisting of nearly 400 buses ▶️https://ow.ly/NQKs50XzM8S Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council
Throughout December, MCDOT will commemorate Rosa Parks legacy by placing special buscards across the entire Ride On bus fleet, consisting of nearly 400 buses ▶️https://ow.ly/NQKs50XzM8S Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🌟Placards on #RideOn Buses Honor #RosaParks🌟
Throughout December, MCDOT will commemorate Rosa Parks legacy by placing special buscards across the entire Ride On bus fleet, consisting of nearly 400 buses ▶️https://ow.ly/NQKs50XzM8S Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council
Throughout December, MCDOT will commemorate Rosa Parks legacy by placing special buscards across the entire Ride On bus fleet, consisting of nearly 400 buses ▶️https://ow.ly/NQKs50XzM8S Montgomery County, MD Government Marc Elrich Montgomery County Council
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🔔Update🔔
🗒️A wintery mix is expected tomorrow morning between 5:00am & 10:00am (Up County mostly)
🗒️MCDOT is not pre-treating roads since it will be turning to rain🌧️
🗒️MCDOT will activate the Storm Operation Center at 3:00am to monitor conditions
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🗒️A wintery mix is expected tomorrow morning between 5:00am & 10:00am (Up County mostly)
🗒️MCDOT is not pre-treating roads since it will be turning to rain🌧️
🗒️MCDOT will activate the Storm Operation Center at 3:00am to monitor conditions
▶️ bit.ly/49LHRk9
@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
🔔Update🔔
🗒️A wintery mix is expected tomorrow morning between 5:00am & 10:00am (Up County mostly)
🗒️MCDOT is not pre-treating roads since it will be turning to rain🌧️
🗒️MCDOT will activate the Storm Operation Center at 3:00am to monitor conditions
▶️ bit.ly/49LHRk9
@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social
🗒️A wintery mix is expected tomorrow morning between 5:00am & 10:00am (Up County mostly)
🗒️MCDOT is not pre-treating roads since it will be turning to rain🌧️
🗒️MCDOT will activate the Storm Operation Center at 3:00am to monitor conditions
▶️ bit.ly/49LHRk9
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🧡Grateful. Thankful. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving filled with peace, love, and gratitude. 🧡🍁
#Thankful #Gratitude #mocomd #montgomerycountymd #HappyThanksgiving
#Thankful #Gratitude #mocomd #montgomerycountymd #HappyThanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🧡Grateful. Thankful. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving filled with peace, love, and gratitude. 🧡🍁
#Thankful #Gratitude #mocomd #montgomerycountymd #HappyThanksgiving
#Thankful #Gratitude #mocomd #montgomerycountymd #HappyThanksgiving
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It’s Wednesday, Nov. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4rkXTrh
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 26, In Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
It’s Wednesday, Nov. 26, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4rkXTrh
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#MCDOT, #mcpnews , and #ABSMoCo are warning residents ahead of the #Thanksgiving holiday to plan their night & not drive if they choose to celebrate with alcohol🍻, cannabis🚬, or are taking prescription drugs💊while consuming alcohol. ▶️https://ow.ly/6U4650Xye9X #mdroads #impaireddriving WRAP
November 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#MCDOT, #mcpnews , and #ABSMoCo are warning residents ahead of the #Thanksgiving holiday to plan their night & not drive if they choose to celebrate with alcohol🍻, cannabis🚬, or are taking prescription drugs💊while consuming alcohol. ▶️https://ow.ly/6U4650Xye9X #mdroads #impaireddriving WRAP
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Oh my gosh, this Thursday is Thanksgiving already! 🦃 🤯
Here's a list of what's going to be open and closed around the county on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, Nov 28, 2025. Have fun, be safe!
Here's the press release for more info: ow.ly/SgxY50Xxbbb
Here's a list of what's going to be open and closed around the county on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, Nov 28, 2025. Have fun, be safe!
Here's the press release for more info: ow.ly/SgxY50Xxbbb
November 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Oh my gosh, this Thursday is Thanksgiving already! 🦃 🤯
Here's a list of what's going to be open and closed around the county on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, Nov 28, 2025. Have fun, be safe!
Here's the press release for more info: ow.ly/SgxY50Xxbbb
Here's a list of what's going to be open and closed around the county on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, Nov 28, 2025. Have fun, be safe!
Here's the press release for more info: ow.ly/SgxY50Xxbbb
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It’s Monday, Nov. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4rhiBZl
5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 24, In Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It’s Monday, Nov. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4rhiBZl
🎊 Check out @mymcmedia.bsky.social Holiday Market Guide!
❄️ The holiday season is rolling in, and Montgomery County is lighting up with festive markets, local makers, and cozy community traditions! ✨ Shop local, explore something new, and soak in the magic of the holidays in Montgomery County.
❄️ The holiday season is rolling in, and Montgomery County is lighting up with festive markets, local makers, and cozy community traditions! ✨ Shop local, explore something new, and soak in the magic of the holidays in Montgomery County.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🎊 Check out @mymcmedia.bsky.social Holiday Market Guide!
❄️ The holiday season is rolling in, and Montgomery County is lighting up with festive markets, local makers, and cozy community traditions! ✨ Shop local, explore something new, and soak in the magic of the holidays in Montgomery County.
❄️ The holiday season is rolling in, and Montgomery County is lighting up with festive markets, local makers, and cozy community traditions! ✨ Shop local, explore something new, and soak in the magic of the holidays in Montgomery County.
🚨REMINDER- Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, are early-release (half) days for Montgomery County Public Schools students. Please plan accordingly and stay safe during dismissal times.
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🚨REMINDER- Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, are early-release (half) days for Montgomery County Public Schools students. Please plan accordingly and stay safe during dismissal times.
🅿️ Free parking in all County garages & lots in Bethesda, Silver Spring & Wheaton on Nov. 29 and Dec. 20, two of the busiest shopping days of the year!
Shop local & support MoCo businesses ❤️
Meters still apply.
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Shop local & support MoCo businesses ❤️
Meters still apply.
ow.ly/mLzQ50Xuh36
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November 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🅿️ Free parking in all County garages & lots in Bethesda, Silver Spring & Wheaton on Nov. 29 and Dec. 20, two of the busiest shopping days of the year!
Shop local & support MoCo businesses ❤️
Meters still apply.
ow.ly/mLzQ50Xuh36
@mcdotnow.bsky.social
Shop local & support MoCo businesses ❤️
Meters still apply.
ow.ly/mLzQ50Xuh36
@mcdotnow.bsky.social