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5 Things to Know Today, Nov. 3, In Montgomery County

It’s Monday, Nov. 3, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. State of Emergency: Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency last week in an effort to help residents who have lost funding or employment due to the federal shutdown.

Moore Declares State of Emergency to Aid Federal Workers, SNAP Recipients

2. $8 Million Funding: Montgomery County Council members announced $7.75 million in funding for local organizations to offset some of the financial impact of the shutdown and help with resources like food and LGBTQIA services. Federal SNAP benefits ended Saturday.

Council Announces Nearly $8 Million Funding to Offset Shutdown, Trump Impacts

3. County Considers Adding Solar Panels, Losing Spaces at 4 Silver Spring Garages: County transportation officials want to install solar energy panels at four of its parking garages in Silver Spring, but the work would reduce the number of available parking spaces, according to the county’s office of transportation engineering.

County Considers Adding Solar Panels, Losing Spaces at 4 Silver Spring Garages

4. Student Video Contest: Students grades 6-12 can enter C-SPAN’s StudentCam contest and create a short documentary on America’s 250th anniversary and the Declaration of Independence. See more below.

5. Municipal Monday:

  • Rockville: The mayor and council meet at 5:30 p.m. View agenda

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