Ride On Flex Is Washington Region’s First On-Demand Transit
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Councilmembers Sidney Katz and Hans Riemer and Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Al Roshdieh were among those who helped launch “Ride On Flex,” the Washington region’s first on-demand public transit service. During the pilot program, Flex will provide corner-to-corner service in defined zones in the Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton areas. Standard Ride On fare policy will apply to the new service, which means riders will pay no more than $2 as they board. The 11-passenger Flex buses are wheelchair accessible and offer free WiFi. Learn more at the Ride On Flex website.
The Montgomery Way
Montgomery County is committed to building and maintaining a safe and inclusive community for our residents. Understanding, tolerance, and respect are hallmarks of the Montgomery County way. Social justice for all is what we strive to achieve in our County. If you, or someone you know, needs immigrant assistance, click here.
View procedures for handling visits from immigration officers to County facilities here.
Independence Day Celebrations
Montgomery County Recreation will host two Independence Day fireworks displays on Thursday, July 4. The Independence Day celebrations will take place at the following locations:
- Germantown Glory, at 7 p.m., at South Germantown Recreational Park, located at 18041 Central Park Circle in Germantown (Boyds).
- Mid-County Sparkles, at 7:30 p.m., at Albert Einstein High School, located at 11135 Newport Road in Kensington.
The fireworks displays will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. at both celebrations. See the press release for more information.
County Seeks Volunteers for Climate Change Workgroups
Montgomery County is launching a planning process to develop prioritized actions and strategies to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals of 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035. The County is seeking volunteers to serve on “technical workgroups” that will help in this effort. Interested individuals should have demonstrable expertise in climate and energy issues. The deadline to submit letters of interest is June 30. For more information about the initiative, click here.
Thrive Week
Join Montgomery County Planning for Thrive Week, a series of five community events between June 26 and June 30, at locations around Montgomery County. At these public gatherings, residents will be asked to share their ideas about the future of the County. A graphic artist will document your ideas in words and pictures. Your input is key to Thrive Montgomery 2050, the update to the County’s General Plan. For details about Thrive Week’s locations and times, visit the planning department’s website.
Featured Sites
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Your Taxpayer Receipt
Your Montgomery County Taxpayer Receipt shows how a resident’s estimated local income and property taxes support budgeted services provided by the County in during the Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020). To get your receipt, you will need to enter your estimated income and, if you own your home, its estimated value to see an itemized list of how each tax dollar is utilized by the County for education, public safety, transportation, and more.
Summer Swim Season
Download PDF of 2019 Outdoor Pool Hours.
Montgomery County’s summer swim season runs from June 15 – August 16 at the County’s seven outdoor pools. For hours of operation, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website. On July 4, all outdoor pools will close at 6 p.m. Click the links below for the location of a pool near you:
- Bethesda Outdoor Pool
- Germantown Outdoor Pool
- Long Branch Outdoor Pool
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Outdoor Pool
- Upper County Outdoor Pool
- Western County Outdoor Pool
- Wheaton/Glenmont Outdoor Pool
For more information, visit the Montgomery County Recreation website.
Register for Summer Programs Today
Registration is now open for Montgomery County Recreation and Montgomery Parks summer activities and programs. To view the Guide and register online, go to ActiveMONTGOMERY.org.
One account is all you need to register for activities, reserve available facilities and purchase memberships offered by Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County Recreation and CUPF!
Visit activemontgomery.org
Featured Programs
MPIA Request
When requesting public records maintained by Montgomery County Government, please reference the contact list and forward your inquiry to the appropriate departmental representative(s).
Renters Have Rights
Call 3-1-1 to learn how Montgomery County can help: free, confidential, anonymous: Ensuring Housing Safety, Mediating Conflicts, and Advocating for Tenants.
Play Recycling Game!
Recycle everywhere in Montgomery County, MD for cleaner land, air, and water! Learn good recycling habits and practice recycling in your playroom, at home, at school, and at the park!
Pothole Repair
The county relies on the repair requests made by residents through the County’s MC311 system.
Wheaton Revitalization
The Wheaton Revitalization Project will provide a government office building, below ground parking garage..
Open Budget
Provides you with an intuitive way to understand how our budget is structured and get the answers you need.
Property Taxes
View property tax records to view and/or make payments on-line by credit card or bank account as appropriate.
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Check out the calendar for all board, committee and commission meetings or currently vacant positions.
Paperless Airplane
News and information from Montgomery County Office of Public Information.
Telecommunication Facility Coordination Group (TFCG)
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) would amend zoning rules related to deployment of smaller antennas on street light poles and lower height buildings.
Family Justice Center
Are you afraid of your partner? We're here to listen and help. Call us. Family Justice Center: 240-773-0444
CountyStat
See how the County and its departments are performing by exploring performance dashboards and data visualizations.
Minimum Wage Increases
Minimum wage is set to rise in Montgomery County on July 1. The size of the increase is determined by the number of workers employed by the business.
dataMONTGOMERY
Direct access to County data sets in consumable formats is available here. The public can review and analyze, and use the data sets for a variety of purposes.
VisionZero
The County is putting resources in place to reduce severe and fatal collisions on County roads by 35 percent for vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians, by November 2019.
Foster Parents
Raise hope and foster dreams... Become A Foster Parent in Montgomery County!
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Find out what the County is doing to ensure its programs and services are accessible.
SafeSpeed
Find the locations of safe speed and red light cameras, and how to pay a speed camera citation on-line.
Flash: Bus Rapid Transit
The County’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, which will operate along US 29 — the busiest transit corridor in Montgomery County.
County Cable
County Cable Montgomery (CCM) is on Comcast and RCN Ch 6, and Verizon on Ch 30.
