It’s Wednesday, Oct. 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. MCPS Facility Conditions Declining: Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor, Ed.D., will request $2.7 billion to upgrade school facilities under his Capital Improvements Program and budget.
MCPS Facility Conditions Declining; Superintendent Previews Plans to Improve School Buildings
2. County Revenue ‘Up In the Air’ as Federal Funding Slows and Job Cuts Soar: Federal grant funding changes have barely affected Montgomery County so far, but council members say they expect hard times ahead.
County Revenue ‘Up In the Air’ as Federal Funding Slows and Job Cuts Soar
3. Metro Discount for SNAP Recipients: Metro riders in the SNAP program can sign up to get 50% off Metrobus and Metrorail fares through the Metro Lift program. See more here.
Riders enrolled in the SNAP program can now sign up to receive 50% off WMATA fares with the Metro Lift program. For more information, visit https://t.co/Wt1Lw2wOVN pic.twitter.com/6ZzvR1tgE5
— Montgomery County (MD) DOT – Ride On (@RideOnMCT) October 11, 2025
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe & Council President @CMKateStewart joined the Council to present a proclamation for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth this October.
We honor all impacted & commit to expanding access to care & promoting early detection.🎗 pic.twitter.com/VXUexJWfYP— Montgomery Council (@MoCoCouncilMD) October 14, 2025
5. Takoma Park City Council: The Takoma Park City Council will hold a meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting can be viewed on YouTube. See the agenda here.
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