It’s Thursday, Feb. 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Council: The Education and Culture Committee will review FY25-30 CIP for MCPS and funds for the expansion of Northwood High School and receive an update on MCPS financial reports; joint Health and Human Services and Economic Development Committee will review bills that would increase access to free menstrual products and limit inquiries by employers regarding certain health information of prospective employees.
See agenda here.
2. Free Computer Distribution: Today, from noon to 4 p.m., Wheaton American Jobs Center, 11510 Georgia Ave Suite 100, Wheaton.
County Relaunches Free Computer Distribution Program for 60,000 Low-Income Residents
3. Project Prom Dress: Through Feb. 29, community members can donate gently used and new dresses, suits, and accessories at the Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville. Montgomery County Recreation will also host special collection dates on March 2 and 9 in Chevy Chase and Germantown, respectively.
4. Video Contest: The video challenge is open to high school students to create 30-second public service announcements for prizes. The deadline to participate is today.
County Challenges Teens to Create Safe Driving Videos With ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Contest
5. ICYMI: Montgomery County Council proposes a Zoning Text Amendment so that small, multi-unit homes can be built on land owned by faith-based organizations and private schools.
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