It’s Friday, Aug. 1, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Van Hollen Apologizes to Fired Federal Workers: This week, the state of Maryland topped the list when it comes to federal job loss. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) met for the fifth time with the fired federal workers and their families. Here’s part of his message to them.
2. Council Dubious about Security Robot ‘Parker’: A five-foot tall robot will start roaming a downtown Silver Spring parking garage in coming months as part of a pilot program aiming to deter crime. The robot, dubbed “Parker”, was the subject of discussion for some county councilmembers during Tuesday’s meeting.
3. Affordable Residences at Forest Glen Complex Open Near Metro: A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for The Residences at Forest Glen, a 189-unit within walking distance of the Forest Glen Metro in Silver Spring.
4. Chinese Embassy Hosts Student Pickleball Delegation: Local students who went to China this spring for a “pickleball diplomacy” trip will be guests at the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
5. ICYMI: A bill was signed into law last week to give fired federal workers preference when applying for county jobs.
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