Maryland’s Tax-Free Shopping Week Begins Today
“Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week” begins today, Aug. 14, and runs through Aug. 20, various state and county officials announced.
County to Hold Webinars on Second Round of Retail Rental Assistance
The county will hold two webinars next week to provide information about the second round of the Small Business Rental Assistance grant program, officials announced.
Registration for Fall Recreation Activities to Begin Aug. 15
Registration for the county’s fall recreation programs and activities will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, officials announced.
County Launches Preregistration Survey for Monkeypox Vaccine
The county’s public health officials have launched a preregistration survey to help determine who is interested in getting an appointment for a monkeypox (MPX) vaccination, according to an announcement.
County Receives Grant to Expand Broadband in Underserved Areas
Montgomery County has received a grant from the Internet Society to expand broadband access in underserved areas of the county, according to a press release.
National Night Out 2022 Set in Takoma Park, Silver Spring for Aug. 2
The Takoma Park Police Department will mark the annual National Night Out with events and displays from 6–9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, the department announced.
Ride On to Begin Collecting Fares Again on Monday, Aug. 1
The county’s Department of Transportation Ride On system will once again collect fares beginning tomorrow, Aug. 1, according to several announcements and social media posts from the DOT.
County Reopens Applications for COVID-19 Rent Relief
The county has reopened applications for COVID-19 rent from county renters who didn’t complete a previously submitted application, or want to submit a new application for review, officials announced.
DOT Announces “Fare Share” Program to Assist with Employee Commuter Benefit
Employers in Montgomery County can now add an employee benefit for certain commuting workers via the “Fare Share” program from the county’s Department of Transportation, officials announced.