It’s Wednesday, Jan. 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here.
1. Extreme Cold Alert: The county is under an Extreme Cold Alert until 9 a.m.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery from 7:00 pm Tuesday, 01/28 until 9:00 am Wednesday, 01/29. An Extreme Cold Alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32 degrees. https://t.co/jMV4anGEFq #MoCo pic.twitter.com/eMc7VNDCZ3
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) January 28, 2025
2. New Housing Plan: On Tuesday, councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González announced a package of new proposals aimed at expanding housing options for workers. Full story here.
3. Takoma Park City Council: The Takoma Park City Council will have a meeting today starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center. The meeting can be viewed in-person, on YouTube, the City Council video webpage, Facebook, or City TV. See the meeting agenda here.
4. Black History Month Starting Soon: The City of Gaithersburg will honor Black History Month with educational programs, exhibits, and a formal proclamation throughout February. The annual celebration highlights the achievements of African Americans and their contributions to U.S. history.
Gaithersburg Honors Black History Month with Events and Activities
5. ICYMI: Timing is everything. So “What The Constitution Means To Me,” currently playing at the Round House Theatre in Bethesda, could not come at a more appropriate time given recent events. Full story here.
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