Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 3, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 3, in Montgomery County:

1. Winter break is over, and it’s back to school for MCPS students and staff.

2. The new members of Congress, including Jamie Raskin and Chris Van Hollen, are scheduled to take the oath of office today.

3. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is holding a news conference at 11 a.m. today at the Maryland State House.

4. Montgomery Parks is celebrating National Skating Month at Cabin John Ice Rink and Wheaton Ice Arena.

5. Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and the City Council are meeting tonight at City Hall. You can peruse the Council’s agenda, here.

ICYMI: A Rockville family welcomed a new addition on New Year’s Day.
The Rockville Police Department is deploying a speed monitoring system on Maryland Avenue near South Washington Street this week.
Gaithersburg police officers are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday afternoon.

Rain moving back into the Mid-Atlantic region this morning. Pack an umbrella! pic.twitter.com/zwE3gxO0Eq

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) January 3, 2017

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