It’s Thursday, Sept. 11, the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Americans and below are five things to know about what’s going on in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Remembrance Ceremony: The City of Rockville marked today’s somber anniversary by honoring county residents who lost their lives with a 9 a.m. ceremony at Courthouse Square Park in the city’s downtown area. Mayor Monique Ashton delivered remarks, following a presentation of colors.
2. Wait Your Turn: More than 200 new “No Right on Red” traffic signs have been put up at busy intersections around the county. Find out more to avoid at $90 ticket here.
3. School Shooting Scare: A BB gun was recovered by police following a report of a gun at Northwood High School in Rockville. Two students are now in custody. More here.
4. Fill ‘er Up: White Oak residents are one step closer to getting a mega gas station operated by Costco after a county council vote easing restrictions. But at what cost? Details here.
Costco Mega Gas Station in White Oak One Step Closer as Council Changes Setback Rules
5. ICYMI: September is African Heritage Month in Montgomery County. Did you know there are more than 63,000 county residents who were born in Africa, a third of whom are Ethiopian? Get a look inside a vibrant Silver Spring event attended by County Executive Marc Elrich and council leaders that marked the occasion here.
County Leaders Rally in Support of Residents from the African Diaspora Amid Immigration Crackdowns
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