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What is Lobbying?

December 19, 2023

Lobbying means any communication, written or oral, undertaken for compensation that is directed to a Commissioner or Planning Board member, or employee of the Commission for the purpose of directly or indirectly influencing any Commission Action, including any Grassroots Lobbying Activity.

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Party on the Parkway: Montgomery Parks’ Sligo Creek Fest returns for a third year

April 20, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – Join Montgomery Parks for an afternoon of fun, music, and entertainment at the third annual Sligo Creek Fest. The event will feature musical performers on three stages, as well as nature activities, kids’ activities, and a variety of local food and brewery options.  Read more about Sligo Creek Fest

Montgomery Parks receives over $6 million in funding from the State of Maryland for significant park improvement projects and expansion of its solar initiative

April 15, 2026

WHEATON, Md.—Montgomery Parks received more than $6 million in capital funding from the State of Maryland during the 2026 legislative sessionfor seven park projects and the expansion of the department’s solar energy initiative. The department will use the funding to…

Rose-Budd House given historic designation in Montgomery County

April 13, 2026

Montgomery County Council voted to historically designate century-old home in Sandy Spring symbolizing the contributions of the county’s earliest Black families to education, community building, and cultural heritage Rockville, Md. – The Montgomery County Council voted to add the Rose-Budd…