Today is Monday, July 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Clinics: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at seven testing sites today. Montgomery County clinics are vaccinating residents age 12 and older. Make an appointment here.
2. Council Media Briefing: Council President Tom Hucker and Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz are holding a media briefing today at 11 a.m. to discuss the new minority-owned business bill, provide an overview of the Working Families Income Credit that begins July 15, and provide a public health update.
3. Gun Violence and Homicides: Like much of the country, an uptick in gun violence and homicides threatens public safety in Montgomery County.
Number of Homicides in County Already Near Total for all of Last Year
4. Pizza With the Police: From 5-7 p.m., join 4th District police officers for pizza and conversation at Ben Yehuda Cafe and Pizzeria located at 1370 Lamberton Drive #B in Wheaton.
Come out on Monday, July 12 from 5 to 7pm to Ben Yehuda Café & Pizzeria (located in the Kemp Mill Center at 1370 Lamberton Drive #B in Wheaton) for pizza and conversation with 4th District officers! pic.twitter.com/y4zW4KI1fE
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) July 8, 2021
5. Municipal Monday: Gaithersburg’s Mayor and Council meet virtually at 7:30 p.m. for a work session. The Mayor and Council of Rockville meet virtually at 7 p.m. for a worksession on the comprehensive plan for the Montgomery College area and the neighborhoods of Woodley Gardens, College Gardens, Rockshire, Fallsmead, Fallsgrove, King Farm and Shady Grove. The agenda may be found here.
And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.
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