It’s Friday, March 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Today is International Women’s Day, officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977. The global theme is “Inspire Inclusion.” Check the weather forecast here.
1. Bus Line Dedication: County Executive Elrich and County Council President Friedson will commemorate the opening of dedicated bus lanes on University Boulevard between Amherst and Dennis Avenues in Wheaton on Friday morning. This two-mile corridor is traveled by 9,000 bus riders each weekday.
2. Weekend Plans: Find 9 things to do this weekend in our Roundup.
March 8-10 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
3. Election Ahead: Early Voting in Maryland for the Presidential Primary Election begins on Thursday, May 2. Stop by the Board of Elections (BOE) information tables Saturday to learn about serving as election workers, updating voter registration information and applying to vote by mail. BOE staff will be at the Gaithersburg, Long Branch, and Potomac Libraries Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 9.
4. Metro Red Line Weekend Service: Metro will shutdown rail service between the Friendship Heights and Grosvenor stations from Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 10. There will be free shuttle bus service.
5. Grand Opening: Thursday, the county’s first Wawa opened in Gaithersburg to a big crowd. Take a look:
And One More Thing: Wondering why U.S. elections only give you two choices? Here’s a Vox video on the topic.
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