It’s Friday, Jan. 16, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Germantown middle schoolers celebrate biking, MLK Jr. Day and Poland: Riding bicycles builds physical, emotional and mental strength and for students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, strong ties to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the country of Poland.
Germantown middle schoolers celebrate biking, MLK Jr. Day and Poland
2. Bethesda Cares helped 60 formerly homeless people obtain housing: While homelessness in Montgomery County has risen 160% since 2022, the nonprofit Bethesda Cares had what it is calling “a record-breaking year” for helping unsheltered people get into and stay in permanent housing.
Bethesda Cares helped 60 formerly homeless people obtain housing
3. Dominique Dawes gym expansion continues in Silver Spring: Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes will open up another Dominique Dawes Academy in Silver Spring in mid-February. It marks a meaningful homecoming for the gymnastics legend and the Academy’s third location in Montgomery County.
4. Gov. Moore honors County Police autism unit: Gov. Wes Moore recognized the Montgomery County Police Department’s autism and disability-focused unit Monday with the Ethan Saylor Alliance Award honoring two decades of work to improve interactions between law enforcement and individuals with developmental disabilities.
5. ICYMI: It was a passionate Montgomery County Council hearing Tuesday as people spoke up to support immigrants and a council bill that aims to protect them.
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