It’s Tuesday, March 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here.
1. What Immigration Changes Mean for County: MCM sat down with Natali Fani-González, County Councilmember for District 6 and an immigrant from Venezuela, to reflect on recent immigration federal policy changes and what they mean for the county. Full story here.
2. Public Safety Meeting: After two recent lockdowns at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, County Councilmember Andrew Friedson will hold a District 1 public safety community meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. at B-CC High School.
I know many students and families in our community are justifiably shaken by another lockdown at @OfficialBCCHS today. I’ve been in touch with @2dcommander on the alarming situation. Please join us next week for a regrettably timely school safety conversation. pic.twitter.com/WiiHIBzDvJ
— Councilmember Andrew Friedson (@Andrew_Friedson) February 25, 2025
3. Council Meeting: The county council will meet today starting at 1 p.m. with separate proclamations recognizing Meghan Jones: Honoring Her Life of Advocacy and Service and Middle Eastern Heritage Month. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube @MoCoCouncilMD.
4. Tax Assistance: With Tax Day approaching on April 15, tax credits and filing help will be provided to individuals who fall within certain income brackets and meet certain eligibility requirements.
With Deadline Approaching, Tax Assistance Provided for Households in Need
5. Hundreds Rally at NOAA Headquarters: Hundreds of former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) employees, former employees and their supporters gathered in front of the federal office’s headquarters in Silver Spring Monday morning to protest what they called illegal firings and unfair dismantling of the organization they love. Full story here.
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