It’s Wednesday, Feb. 11, and listed below are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Wootton shooting: Rockville City Police found a handgun late Monday night, police said in an update Tuesday morning. The 16-year-old suspect has been charged as an adult with attempted second-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, and firearms-related charges.
2. Speed-Limiting Device: Maryland legislators want to start a pilot program to offer a device as an alternative to drivers who would otherwise have their licenses suspended due to violations. Full story here
3. Trust Act: The Trust Act, reaffirming Montgomery County’s commitment to ensure all residents, regardless of immigration status, can safely access services without discrimination, unanimously passed into law Tuesday.
Council unanimously adopts Trust Act – standing up for immigrant residents
4. Council requests waiver so schools may close on Eid al-Fitr: Council President Natali Fani-González has requested the state Board of Education grant a waiver to Montgomery County Public Schools so that Eid al-Fitr is a non-instructional school day.
5. ICYMI: Gymnastics will no longer be a varsity sport for Montgomery County public high schools following the spring 2026 season.
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