It’s Wednesday, Feb. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here.
1. Extreme Cold Alert: The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 4 p.m. today.
Montgomery County has extended the Extreme Cold Alert through 4 pm Wed, 2/19. Expect the wind chill below 32º F. Wear layers if you go outside. Take extra precautions if you spend significant time outdoors. More information: https://t.co/HwXTHLRSID #MdWx pic.twitter.com/s473pLE4Z4
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) February 17, 2025
2. Town Hall: At 7 p.m., U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin will lead a town hall at the Silver Spring Civic Building supporting federal workers and others impacted by the President Trump Administration. Registration to attend in-person has closed, but residents can sign-up here to be notified about a livestream.
Van Hollen, Raskin to Hold Town Hall Wednesday in Silver Spring
3. Free Tickets for Fired Federal Workers: Recently fired or furloughed federal employees or contractors can claim free tickets to Olney Theatre’s production of “Waitress.” The theatre is offering two free walk-up tickets, pending availability, one hour before each performance. Be prepared to share the name of the former department and date of termination or furlough.
Olney Theatre’s ‘Waitress’ Serves Up Free Tickets for Fired Federal Workers
4. Takoma Park City Council: The Takoma Park City Council will have a meeting today 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.
5. ICYMI: One of the most iconic American novels is said to have been inspired by a man who was once enslaved in Montgomery County. Josiah Henson is the inspiration behind Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Those telling Henson’s story locally want people to know the persevering hero behind the controversial character.
This Black History Month, MCM visits the museum in North Bethesda that spotlights the real “Uncle Tom.”
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