5 things to know today, May 5, in Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, May 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. SoberRide: For Cinco de Mayo, at 3 p.m. SoberRide will release a code for $15 off a Lyft ride home in Lyft’s D.C. coverage area valid from 4 p.m. until 4 a.m. Wednesday.

2. Cinco de Mayo kids event: From 4:30-5:30 p.m., Long Branch Library hosts an event for kids up to 8 years old in which everyone will work together to create a colorful Cinco de Mayo poster. See more here

3. Council: The County Council meets at 9 a.m.

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4. Data centers: At noon, Councilmember Evan Glass will have a press conference about a bill that he is introducing to put a pause on permits for data centers. See more here

5. The Pulse: Watch the full new episode below.

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