5 Things to Know Today, June 23, In Montgomery County

Today is Wednesday, June 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1. Climate Plan Unveiling: At 1 p.m., Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will unveil the Climate Action Plan that aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2035. See more here.

Tomorrow in Downtown Wheaton, I will unveil our Climate Action Plan that will guide @MontgomeryCoMD toward its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more info: https://t.co/QwAwYvRJlU. @MyGreenMC @MCDOTNow pic.twitter.com/G23s3fGye7

— County Exec Marc Elrich (@MontCoExec) June 22, 2021

2. Airpark Meeting: From 7-8:30 p.m., the Montgomery County Revenue Authority (MCRA) will hold a virtual community meeting about the airpark. Anticipated topics include airpark history, community concerns and suggested solutions for noise/safety. Register for the meeting here.

🛩 Tomorrow! The Montgomery County Revenue Authority is holding a virtual public meeting about the Montgomery County #Airpark from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23.
Learn more: https://t.co/5TRM4FPETt. pic.twitter.com/N50ncb4Lzn

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 22, 2021

3. New Ramp Metering: The state transportation department State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is testing a new ramp metering system in the Germantown area. A new ramp metering traffic signal will be on the ramp from northbound MD 118 to southbound I-270, according to SHA.

Tomorrow, #rampmetering traffic signal on NB MD118/SBI-270 ramp will be in full-color testing, first of its kind in MD, info at  https://t.co/BVi8olEqbC #mdotnews #ICM #I270ICM pic.twitter.com/LwlEkQjcqc

— MD State Highway Adm (@MDSHA) June 22, 2021

4. Coffee With a Cop: From 10-11:30 a.m., join 1st District police officers for coffee and conversation at Filicori Zecchini, located at 12430 Park Potomac Ave. R-3 in Potomac.

Come on out to Filicori Zecchini (located at 12430 Park Potomac Ave. R-3 in Potomac) tomorrow (June 23) from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation with 1st District officers!#coffeewithacop pic.twitter.com/C3sOrPDsSJ

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) June 22, 2021

5. Hybrid Workplace Workshop: From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Montgomery County is hosting a free, virtual Employer Summit Information Workshop about the new hybrid workplace. Employers can register here.

TOMORROW! Employers – don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn about the hybrid workplace. The event is #FREE and #VIRTUAL. Register here: https://t.co/j5m7oq1DZG 💻 pic.twitter.com/uB8fKQ1FVC

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) June 22, 2021

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About Maryam Shahzad

Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with MCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.

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