📱 Montgomery County has launched the new, free Connect Montgomery app! Watch local programming on demand, with content covering County government, education, arts, community, youth and Spanish-language programs, all in one place. Learn more: ow.ly/ifPX50ZEMNj

Bring your family’s history to Hometown Treasures: Capital Region, Sept. 18-19 in Potomac. Bring up to three treasured family items and meet one-on-one with a preservation professional to learn how to care for them for generations to come. Free to attend. https://ow.ly/MkG950ZFmRN

As the school year gets underway, make sure your child is up to date on required vaccinations. Montgomery County offers FREE vaccines for MCPS students, with or without insurance, at several locations across the County. Appointments are required: https://ow.ly/fnXr50ZFTue

Need pet food or supplies? Montgomery County Animal Services offers Pet Food Pantry distributions to help residents keep their pets fed and cared for. Learn more about upcoming distributions or support the program by donating unopened pet food. ow.ly/VSCC50ZFkMx

Looking to add a new pet to your family? 🐾 Adoption fees will be waived at Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center this Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30. More than 150 animals are waiting for homes, including dogs, cats, rabbits and more! https://ow.ly/wRLy50ZFnAq

Another wonderful U.S. Citizenship clinic in Montgomery County thanks to the partnership with Gov. Wes Moore and for this particular one with CARECEN-Central American Resource Center!

Make new friends and help build a stronger community through the annual Friendship Picnic. The free event is tomorrow from noon-5 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park. Video: https://ow.ly/m7Ql50ZCVNq Press release: https://ow.ly/Xn5e50ZCVNv

📣📣📣Time is running out to enjoy the 2026 Montgomery County Ag Fair! Check it out before the fun ends tomorrow! 📸 Photographer Ken Visser

50% of all lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 14. — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Early support matters. 📍 Visit our mobile clinic this month! montgomerycountymd.gov/department-h... #YouthMentalHealth #EarlyIntervention

Montgomery County health and animal services officials are reminding residents to avoid contact with wildlife after a beaver found near Seneca Creek State Park tested positive for rabies. Keep pets away from wildlife and report bites or unusual animal behavior: https://ow.ly/FpiK50ZCusL

Landscapers are invited to a hands-on training to keep their fall business profitable with battery tools, with a special focus on leaf blowers, string trimmers, and other small equipment, and earn a $500 voucher towards electric leaf blowers. Register today: bit.ly/4xkKQbF

🎒 Back-to-school is almost here! MCPS will host six regional Back-to-School Fairs this Saturday, Aug. 22, with school supplies, registration help, transportation and technology support, family activities and more. Find your fair and get ready for the new school year: https://ow.ly/fHZq50ZBEqn

🐾 Looking for a new best friend? Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting special adoption events Aug. 29 and 30! Stop by, meet the animals and you might just find the perfect addition to your family. 🐶🐱 ℹ️ https://ow.ly/orlC50ZBVpk

🚌 With school starting next week, it’s a good time to remember when to stop for a school bus. When the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, stop at least 20 feet away. Know the rules, stay alert and help keep our students safe. 🛑

Backpacks ✔️ School supplies ✔️ Vaccinations ✔️ Add immunizations to your back-to-school checklist. Maryland’s vaccination requirements have not changed, so make sure your child is up to date before the school year begins. https://ow.ly/GFgK50ZC49K

Montgomery County to Host Annual Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Event Featuring New 1-Mile Run/Walk/Roll and Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 29 in Rockville buff.ly/ocyA7bb

📆 Upcoming Workshops for August 17-21 📆 Sign up today at worksourcemontgomery.com/calendar. NOTE: You must be registered through the Maryland Workforce Exchange (mwejobs.maryland.gov) to sign up for a workshop. 👉SWIPE for registration instructions! **Schedule is subject to change**

🆕🎙️ Before you install an exterior sign, listen to the DPS Podcast episode, Sign Permits. Learn what the plan reviewer looks for on a permit application, the role of the Sign Review Board, and more! 🎧▶️ ow.ly/kWpx50ZB6vc 📺▶️ ow.ly/kW4P50ZB6va

It’s Wednesday, Aug. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. https://bit.ly/4wMKmdW

5 things to know today, Aug. 19, in Montgomery County

It's Wednesday, Aug. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

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It’s back to school season, which means drivers will be back to sharing the road with school buses and young pedestrians. Swipe through and follow the tips to ensure students stay safe. ➡️Source: tinyurl.com/2uwkejpw

Join County Executive Marc Elrich for his weekly media briefing today at 12:30 p.m. Topics include grass vs. synthetic turf fields, Head Start changes and safe routes to school. Watch live on the County’s Facebook or YouTube. ℹ️ https://ow.ly/H81M50ZBr1M

The latest Montgomery Update is out! 📰 Read about the Ag Fair, TPS changes affecting Haitian families, back-to-school vaccines, new bike infrastructure and more. https://ow.ly/Oex050ZAvrU

💙 NEW for 2026! Join @mocofair TODAY for their first Sensory-Friendly Midway Morning at the #mocofair. 🗓 Monday, Aug. 17 🕙 10 AM–1 PM ❤️ Everyone deserves to experience the magic of the Fair. #MoCoFair #SensoryFriendly #BarnInTheUSA #InclusiveFun

Viruses and bacteria that cause disease still exist and can be passed onto those who are unvaccinated or immunocompromised. Vaccines help you stay healthy, while also protecting vulnerable community members. Click here for vaccination services: tinyurl.com/nbm8uyh8

It’s Monday, Aug. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4zhPjOl

5 things to know today, Aug. 17, in Montgomery County

It's Monday, Aug. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

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Get ready for our Backpack Giveaway event tomorrow, Aug. 14, at East County Community Recreation Center from 4 to 7 p.m. 🎒 We’re excited to support students as they gear up for a great school year! 🌟 Registration is required in advance ➡️ ow.ly/Jz0L50Zzttz.

🐾 Make a splash with your pup! Montgomery County Recreation’s annual Pooch Pool Party returns Aug. 22 and 23 at Upper County Outdoor Pool in Gaithersburg. Registration is required and costs $10 per dog. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. https://ow.ly/FR6050ZyH3L

Join @mygreenmc.bsky.social this Saturday for a back-to-school clothing swap! Donate and pick up clean, gently used clothing in all sizes, from children to adults. We welcome freshly laundered clothing, accessories, shoes 📅 Saturday, August 15 🕛 12:30-3:30 p.m. 📍 Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave

Check out the What's Happening MoCo? podcast episode with Mblue Labs CEO, Jasmin El Kordi, as she discusses how a University of Maryland discovery turned into a real-world product line aimed at longevity, anti-aging skincare, and hair growth with host Derrick Kenny. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UML9...

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Today is International Youth Day! Montgomery County Recreation offers youth-focused programming that works to keep young people healthy, productive, and connected. Learn more: montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-c...