It’s Monday, Aug. 11, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. New Pedestrian Bridge: County leaders recently cut the ribbon on a new pedestrian bridge in the Kemp Mill area of Silver Spring. The bridge is dedicated to Nicki Toys, a Kemp Mill resident who died from cancer in 2023.
2. Maryland Legislators Show Solidarity With Texas Democrats: Montgomery County state legislators at the National Conference of State Legislators in Boston this week joined a rally in support of the Texas Democrats who left their state to protest new gerrymandering efforts.
3. County Fair: The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is back this week through Saturday, Aug. 16.
4. Maryland Tax Free Week Begins Sunday: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week offers tax breaks on select shoes and clothing. It runs through Saturday, Aug. 16. The goal is to help families get ready for the school year.
5. Officials Weigh in on Spotted Lanternfly Invasion with Tips, Resources: The spotted lanternflies have arrived in Montgomery County, and we’ve yet to see the worst of it.
Officials Weigh in on Spotted Lanternfly Invasion with Tips, Resources
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