It’s Tuesday, Sept. 10, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Pink and Lime Bus Routes: New bus routes are in service as part of the county’s Great Seneca Transit Network. On Monday in Rockville, leaders launched the Pink and Lime bus routes, which started operating Sunday.
2. Council Meeting: The county council will meet today starting at 9 a.m. with separate proclamations recognizing National Preparedness Month and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. The meeting will be livestreamed here.
3. Food Resources: See food giveaway events today in the county.
4. 20th Silver Spring Jazz Festival: Six hours of music and dancing Saturday highlighted the 20th annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival, which featured Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés.
Valdés Headlines Slate of Bands Carrying On Tradition at 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival
5. James Baldwin Centennial: Students paid tribute to James Baldwin’s legacy with poetry and dramatic performances Saturday at the Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda. Last month, the writer and civil rights activist would have turned 100 years old.
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