5 things to know today, May 1, in Montgomery County

It’s Friday, May 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. May Day: Nationwide protests are planned Friday for May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day — the day commemorating workers’ rights.

2. Free deck inspections: Starting Friday, the county’s Department of Permitting Services offers free residential deck maintenance inspections throughout May as part of Building Safety Month. See more here

3. Ride On: From 6-9 a.m., a Ride On outreach team will be at the Silver Spring and Glenmont Metro Stations to talk about bus service changes that start Sunday.

4. Council: There will be a County Council committee meeting at 9:30 a.m. to review the public schools budget.

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5. ICYMI: A Silver Spring woman became the first Montgomery County resident to receive a rare stem cell therapy for sickle cell disease.

Silver Spring woman becomes first Montgomery County resident to receive rare stem cell therapy for sickle cell

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