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Montgomery County Public Libraries to Host Its 10th Annual MoComCon🎉
🗓️ March 20-21

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5 things to know today, March 5, in Montgomery County It's Thursday, March 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

It’s Thursday, March 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4d9vJuG

The ICE Out Act would prohibit the county from issuing building permits or use-and-occupancy permits for immigration detention facilities within its boundaries. #Maryland

🌍 Happy World Engineering Day!🌍

🎉Today we’re celebrating the brilliant engineers whose creativity & problem‑solving shape communities around the globe. Their innovations help us better understand the power of engineering & technology every single day. ✨

💻Learn more :
discovere.org/programs/wor...

🎉Come out and join the fun! Skate Jam event at the Rockville Skate Park! Bring your family and friends for a day filled with fun activities, including morning yoga, skating competitions, skate demos, food ($) and so much more. This event is free.
More info: www.rockvillemd.gov/places/rockv...

5 things to know today, March 3, in Montgomery County It's Tuesday, March 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

It’s Tuesday, March 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4l2Tre6

Link here Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation Launch New Biotech Innovation Labs.

Montgomery County and Henry M. Jackson Foundation Launch New Biotech Innovation Labs.

MoCo bill would prohibit ICE building permits The Montgomery County Council announced its latest step Monday to counter the federal campaign to deport immigrants, which has disrupted the lives of hundreds of county residents.

New MoCo bill would prohibit building permits for ICE detention facilities

Every year, we use March to honor the achievements, contributions, and resilience of women throughout history. We reflect on their struggles, celebrate their triumphs, and continue advocating for a more equitable future. 
#WomensHistoryMonth

The City's Takoma Park Arts series is seeking submissions for film screenings to be scheduled in 2026-27 in the Takoma Park Community Center auditorium at 7500 Maple Avenue. Learn more about how to apply: bit.ly/4sU1D3Y

CODE GREEN - NORMAL OPERATIONS for Tuesday, Feb. 24

Schools and offices are opening on-time. Childcare programs will proceed as scheduled.

Visit the @mcps_md website for more information.

UPDATE: MCPS now CODE RED-SCHOOL SYSTEM CLOSED for Monday, February 23. Visit www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org for details. Although we announced a delayed opening for Monday, February 23, worsening conditions and greater-than-expected accumulation have made it unsafe to open schools, even with a delay.

This viral halal fusion brand, Flavor Hive, just opened its first Maryland brick-and-mortar location in North Bethesda’s Montrose Shopping Center. #maryland

📣 Last Call for Submissions!
The deadline for this year’s Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Poetry Contest is almost here! This year’s theme: “What Is Humanity?”
✅ Submit your poem electronically by midnight TOMORROW, February 20!
👉 Full details and submission link: gburg.md/4aAcE1Z

🛎️Reminder🛎️
The #VisionZeroMC #PedSafety 2026 'Heads Up Phones Down' contest is open through February 28, 2026 11:59pm. Don't delay submit your video📹 TODAY!
🛎️Details ▶️ ow.ly/j8ys50V3u3o #MCPS #MCPSEspanol #MCPSSafety @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social #highschoolstudents #contest #HUPD2026

MCPS students are turning classroom learning into real-world experience with the Automotive Trades Foundation and Information Technology Foundation refurbished cars and computer sale.
✅ Saturday, Feb. 28
✅ 9 a.m. –11 a.m.
✅ Damascus High School

5 things to know today, Feb. 18, in Montgomery County Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

It’s Wednesday, Feb. 18, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/46g6YZP

Is it time for your organization to expand fundraising, improve programs, and attract more support — without losing sight of your mission? The County's Accelerator course for local nonprofits begins tomorrow.
mocoblackcollective.org/event/scale-sustain-accelerator-for-small-nonprofits/

This past weekend, I was honored to be part of the Lunar New Year celebration at Westfield Montgomery Mall for the Year of the Horse. There's another chance to catch the performances on Feb. 28 starting at 11 a.m.

✨ New episode coming soon! What's Happening MoCo? sits down with the amazing hosts of Black Girl Magic Stories, produced by Phillip Alexander Downie, CEO of MoCo Pride Center 🎙️Get ready to be inspired. Their new show will premier Friday, February 20th, airing on MMC-TV Channel 16 and YouTube.

Black History Month tribute featuring an old Capitol building image and Kate Brown's fight for equal transit rights in 1868.

MCDOT'S #RideOn 🚌celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth by recognizing significant African American figures in transportation. Today, they're featuring the courage, bravery and sacrifices of Kate Brown. #BLH2026 #TransitEquity
(📸 courtesy of RideOn) @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @mdotmtaholly.bsky.social

Looking for your new best friend? 🐾 Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is hosting a reduced-fee adoption event for dogs over 40 lbs on Feb. 14–15. Come meet your perfect match!

Guess what's fluttering back to Brookside Gardens? Tickets for The Butterfly Experience go on sale on February 17 at 10 am! Get ready to walk amongst hundreds of butterflies amongst beautiful plants in the conservatory beginning April 1 through September 7. Learn more: mocoparks.org/3Dj0TQX

When is it time to switch from a convertible car seat to a booster seat?

Find out: bit.ly/3RpwfGP

#MCPNews #MCPD #TrafficTipTuesday

☘️🍀 🍀☘️Gaithersburg’s 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is looking for spirited participants! 🎶🎭🚶‍♂️ Don’t miss your chance to showcase your group and spread some St. Paddy’s Day cheer! ☘️✨
📅 Date: March 14, 2026
📍 Location: Rio, Gaithersburg
🔗 Sign up today: gburg.md/stpats26

County Council passes restrictions on ICE Council members say the bills to limit ICE are constitutionally sound but they are prepared for federal pushback.

County Council passes restrictions on ICE

Motive for Wootton shooting still under investigation A 16-year-old boy was shot by another 16-year-old boy inside Wootton High School in Rockville on Monday, according to police.

UPDATE: Rockville City Police found a handgun late Monday night, police said in an update Tuesday morning. https://bit.ly/4am5zlA

5 things to know today, Feb. 10, in Montgomery County Here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

It’s Tuesday, Feb. 10, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4bKLQ1p

📢Check out What’s Happening MoCo? featuring Coach Hooks from the 480Club. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or via this link: whatshappeningmoco.buzzsprout.com
Also watch the episode on Sundays at 6:00 PM on CCM:
Comcast: Channels 6 & 996 (HD)
RCN: Channels 6 & 1056 (HD)
Verizon: Channel 30

Montgomery County DEP on Instagram: "Valentine’s Day is almost here. Beware of the environmental red flags 🚩 #MoCo" 22 likes, 1 comments - mygreenmc on February 10, 2026: "Valentine’s Day is almost here. Beware of the environmental red flags 🚩 #MoCo".

Check out @mygreenmc.bsky.social Dating Red Flags- Environmental Edition 💚
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