It’s Monday, Aug. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Gov. Moore Responds to National Guard in D.C.: In a forceful post on Instagram, Gov. Wes Moore responded to President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard to police the District of Columbia.
2. Restaurant Week: Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week starts today and runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. See participating restaurants here.
3. County Official Says ‘Go Forth and Vaccinate’: Although there has been a decrease in the number of county residents getting vaccinated at immunization clinics and school-based health and wellness centers, it is too early to tell if that is a trend, according to Dr. Nina Ashford, chief of the county’s Public Health Services.
4. County Native Chosen as Strathmore Artist in Residence: After growing up in Montgomery County, becoming a Strathmore Artist in Residence (AIR) feels like returning home for cellist Ellen Gira.
County Native Ellen Gira Chosen as Strathmore Artist in Residence
5. ICYMI: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair wrapped up on Saturday. Take a look back at MCM’s coverage from last week.
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