It’s Friday, March 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Student walkouts: Students at high schools in Maryland, including in Montgomery County Public Schools, are planning to walk out today to protest ICE actions and the President Donald Trump administration.
2. Budget announcement: At 4 p.m., County Executive Marc Elrich will present his recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget. It will be livestreamed on the county’s Facebook and YouTube.
3. Police adding traffic patrols for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations: Maryland State Police plan to ramp up patrols during the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend and keep an eye out for aggressive, distracted and impaired drivers.
Police adding traffic patrols for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
4. Storm winds bring down trees and power lines: Strong winds swept through parts of Montgomery County on Wednesday, bringing down trees and power lines and forcing road closures in several communities, including along Laytonsville Road.
Storm winds bring down trees and power lines across Montgomery County
5. The Pulse: The latest episode of The Pulse takes viewers to the banks of the Potomac River, where the massive sewage spill has sparked growing concern among residents and environmentalists.
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