5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 18, In Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, Nov. 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. School Boundary Studies: From 7-8 p.m., Montgomery County Public Schools will have a community meeting on boundary studies and secondary programs. The meeting will be at Clarksburg High School. See more here

🗣️ Join the conversation!

MCPS is holding in-person sessions on school boundaries and secondary programs. Share your ideas and help shape the future of learning:
📅 Nov. 17 – Paint Branch HS, Burtonsville
📅 Nov. 18 – Clarksburg HS, Clarksburg
⏰ 7 p.m. –8 p.m. pic.twitter.com/KROyZiKOBF

— MCPS (@MCPS) November 14, 2025

2. Council Meeting: The county council will meet today starting at 9 a.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube @MoCoCouncilMD. View agenda

3. Thanksgiving Parade: The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade is four days away, happening 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday in downtown Silver Spring. See more here

🦃REMINDER🦃
The @MontgomeryCoMD Thanksgiving Parade is Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am. There will be numerous road & parking garage closures in the #SilverSpringMD area associated with the parade.
▶️https://t.co/rhCzkcM990 @mcpnews @MCPD3DCommander @MarylandDOT #MDRoads pic.twitter.com/S4pxD5TE0g

— Montgomery County, MD – Dept. of Transportation (@MCDOTNow) November 17, 2025

4. Medicare: The Montgomery County State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will hold a Medicare information session from 6-8 p.m. at Wheaton Library to help residents understand their coverage options. See more here

📢 The Montgomery County State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will host a Medicare information session to help residents understand coverage options.

🗓️ Tues, Nov. 18 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Wheaton Library

No registration needed. More info: https://t.co/5kWjb5pIaj pic.twitter.com/VJjGsXGTev

— Montgomery County MD Government (@MontgomeryCoMD) November 13, 2025

5. ICYMI: Local farmers and restaurateurs recently joined county policymakers at a symposium in Germantown.

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