It’s Wednesday, April 9, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Freeze Warning: The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Montgomery County and nearby areas until 9 a.m.
2. Drop in Respiratory Viruses: The flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Covid-19 still get some people sick in the region. However, the number of respiratory illnesses has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, as of April 4, respiratory cases are low across the United States.
3. Council Meeting: The Takoma Park City Council will have a meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center. The meeting can be viewed in-person, on YouTube, the City Council video webpage, Facebook, or City TV. See the meeting agenda here.
4. Book Vending Machine: Just like using a soda or snack machine, at William Tyler Page Elementary School a student inserts the coin, types in the number of a book and then – plunk – a brand-new book is the students to keep. Full story here.
5. ICYMI: By the end of the year, all households with curbside recycling services through the county will be able to recycle electronics and batteries, too. Full story here.
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