It’s Monday, Oct. 7, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here.
1. Stepped-up police presence: As Oct. 7 approaches, marking one year since Hamas’ violent attack on Israel, police have increased patrols near religious sites and schools. Read more here.
2. Council President Briefing: Council President Andrew Friedson will hold his weekly media briefing at 11:30 a.m. today. He will provide an overview of Tuesday’s Council meeting, where the Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a $2 million supplemental appropriation for vaping detection and prevention in schools. Watch the briefing live on the Council’s Facebook page here.
3. Takoma Park red-light camera enforcement: Police will issue warning notices to drivers who run red lights for one month before starting to issue citations.
4. Food Resources: See food giveaway events today in the county.
5. In case you missed it: Dozens of volunteers spent Thursday and Friday painting and restoring two buildings at Our House to expand opportunities for at-risk young men nearing adulthood. Read more here.
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