13 County Park Locations Granted Alcohol Permits
Montgomery County residents can toast the reintroduction of the Picnic in the Park program. It will be reinstated to allow the consumption of alcohol at 13 parks throughout the county.… Read More
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Montgomery County Government Closed Friday to Observe Juneteenth Holiday
Montgomery County announced their offices will be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of the new federal holiday, Juneteenth. Thursday, President Biden signed into law Juneteenth as a national holiday… Read More
County Highlights Local Parks for Women’s History Month
Montgomery Parks is highlighting five parks across the county to honor Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8. Each of the parks are named after local female… Read More
County Moves to Eliminate Street Names Honoring Confederates, Slaveowners
Montgomery County is moving to rename Jeb Stuart Court, Jeb Stuart Road and Jubal Early Court in Potomac and then continue to research and rename other streets and places with… Read More
What’s Open, What’s Not on Thanksgiving Weekend in Montgomery County
Here is what is open and closed on Thanksgiving weekend. County offices – closed. State offices and courts – closed. Libraries – closed. Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) – closed. Recreation… Read More
Despite Concerns, Alcohol Allowance in Parks Has Led to No Negative Incidents
There have been no issues with Montgomery County’s initiative allowing alcohol in certain parts of nine parks, according to the county parks director. “We got quite a bit of public… Read More
Washington Capitals Open New Street Hockey Rink in Kensington
The Washington Capitals have teamed up with Montgomery Parks to open a new street hockey rink at Dewey Local Park as part of the recently completed major renovations. “The Washington… Read More
Tras Larga Discusión se Permite el Consumo de Alcohol en Algunos Parques
La Junta de Planificación del Condado de Montgomery votó 4-1 para permitir el consumo de alcohol en partes designadas de nueve parques El cambio entra en vigencia el jueves 24… Read More
After Much Discussion and Despite Some Concerns, Planning Board Allows Alcohol at Some Parks
The Montgomery County Planning Board voted 4-1 Thursday to allow alcohol in designated parts of nine parks. The change goes into effect Thursday, Sept. 24 and ends May 31, 2021.… Read More
Montgomery County Parks Host ‘Hope In Art’ Event to Uplift Community
Montgomery Parks has launched its newest pop-up event called “Hope in Art.” The event was created as a way to spread positive messages throughout the community during the hard times… Read More
You Can Still Go Outside for Exercise Under the ‘Stay at Home’ Order
You can still go outside for exercise, according to Gov. Larry Hogan’s Stay at Home order announced Monday. Hogan issued the order to tell Marylanders not to leave their homes… Read More
Police Take Educational Approach to Dispersal of Groups of Ten or More
In accordance with recent state mandated social distancing orders, the Montgomery County Police Department says they are addressing gatherings of ten people or more from an educational perspective rather than… Read More