Montgomery Parks and the Purple Line complete fish passage project that provides environmental benefits for the region

May 8, 2025

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Purple Line completed a new fish passage project at a stream underpass of Piney Branch Road in the Long Branch community, helping to restore habitat for migratory fish and supporting local aquatic communities.

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Montgomery Parks to mark Juneteenth with family events, museum programs and Heritage Festival

June 12, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks will mark Juneteenth with special events beginning Saturday, June 13, at historic sites across Montgomery County. Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. Read more about Montgomery Parks Juneteenth events

Statement from M-NCPPC on Legal Action Against Prince George’s County Regarding FY27 Budget

June 10, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has filed a complaint requesting a declaratory judgment and injunction in response to Prince George’s County’s FY27 budget and its request to divert Commission tax revenues in a manner…

M-NCPPC Raises Concerns Over Prince George’s County’s FY27 Budget

June 09, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Commission calls for transparency and equity in the budget process while reaffirming nearly 100 years of essential services to Prince George’s County LARGO, Md. (June 9, 2026) — Prince George’s County finalized its Fiscal Year 2027 budget and…