Five Things to Know Today, June 16, in Montgomery County

Happy Tuesday and first full day of summer vacation for MCPS students! Here are five more things to know today, June 16th, in Montgomery County:

1. MCPS to Approve Budget: The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education has a meeting today and on the agenda is the final approval of the fiscal 2016 budget.

2. Contributing to Recovery: Emergent BioSolutions of Gaithersburg is donating $20,000 today to a group that helps veterans attend fishing retreats.

3. Towing Bill: The Montgomery County Council hears from the public on a bill today that would allow the County Executive to set certain rates on towing.

4. ACES Graduates: County leaders, educators, and community members will gather at the Music Center at Strathmore tonight to celebrate students who are a part of the Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) program.

5. Metro Safety: U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin are expected to participate in a press conference today about Metro safety.

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About Krista Brick

Krista Brick is a multi-media journalist with Montgomery Community Media.

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