5 Things to Know Today, Dec. 17, In Montgomery County

It’s Wednesday, Dec. 17, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. Operating Budget: Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor will present his fiscal year 2027 operating budget at 6:30 p.m.

2. Ledecky Does It Again: Widely regarded as the greatest female swimmer of all-time, Bethesda native Katie Ledecky is never one to shy away from giving back to the area and community that raised her.

Making Waves: Ledecky Does It Again

3. County Officials Predict Major Revenue Shortfall in Coming Years: “I am very worried for 2027,” said Council President Natali Fani-González. “I, myself, am getting ready to make some painful decisions. We are dealing with hard times.”

County Officials Predict Major Revenue Shortfall in Coming Years

4. Wheaton Safeway Update: Safeway on Georgia Avenue in Wheaton is open again after a Dec. 3 water leak in the store’s basement caused 300,000 gallons of water to flood the lower level.

Wheaton Safeway Operating as Normal After 300K Gallon Water Leak

5. ICYMI: A holiday lights festival illuminates more than 12 acres of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds.

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