Here’s what’s happening today, Friday, April 18, and this weekend in Montgomery County:
1. Metro Red Line: The Brookland-CUA Metro station will be closed on Saturday and Sunday while crews replace switch machines that allow trains to cross between separate tracks.
Red Line Riders: Expect Buses Between Takoma, Rhode Island Ave
2. Weekend Events Guide: Check out our guide to 10 must-see events across the county, including festive markets, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. View the list.
April 18–20 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
3. Economic Blackout: The People’s Union USA urges Americans to take a day off from using credit cards this weekend, an event deemed Blackout 2.0.
4. Alsobrooks at Leisure World: This week, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks shared her thoughts about her first days as a freshman senator with an audience at Leisure World in Silver Spring.
5. Laid-Off Federal Workers Seek Local Job Opportunities: Fired federal workers filled the Silver Spring Civic Building on Wednesday to seek local job opportunities. More than 1,200 people registered for the job fair, according to volunteers.
And one more thing:
👉 Check the latest weather forecast here.
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