County Council reappoints James Hedrick to Montgomery County Planning Board

July 28, 2026

The Montgomery County Council voted to reappoint Commissioner James Hedrick to the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), at its July 28, 2026, meeting. Hedrick, who was first appointed in 2023, will now serve a new four-year term on the Planning Board.

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Brookside Gardens Children’s Day returns September 19 with free activities and live entertainment

September 14, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites families to experience the wonders of nature during Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens, the free annual…

Montgomery Planning receives $100,000 state grant to advance streetscape improvements in Damascus

September 11, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC),has been awarded a $100,000 Maryland Department of General Services FY27 Capital Grant to develop a streetscape improvement plan for downtown Damascus, a…

Montgomery Parks seeks input on new Athletic Field Amenity Donation Policy

September 09, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks is seeking review and input for a new Athletic Field Amenity Donation Draft Policy that provides an avenue for individuals and groups to donate funds to improve Montgomery Parks’ athletic fields. The public may provide…