Five Things to Know for April 25 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know for Wednesday, April 25, in Montgomery County:

1. EPIC Awards: Staff here at Montgomery Community Media are hosting the second annual EPIC Awards, given for “Excellence in Programming and Innovative Content.” This elegant affair will be held at The Fillmore in Silver Spring.  Join us on our Facebook and Twitter feeds for live updates!

2. SMOB Election: It’s election day for students in Montgomery County Public Schools who will vote for the 41st Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB).

3.Montgomery Parks’ Solar Celebration Postponed:

UPDATE: The Solar Field Power Up! scheduled for Wed, April 25, at South Germantown Recreational Park is postponed due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. pic.twitter.com/kYDvwZchhh

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) April 24, 2018

4. Proposed Property Tax Increase: Takoma Park’s City Council will hold two public hearings  today.  The first is on the proposed real property tax rate increase for FY 2019 and the second is on the city’s proposed FY 2019 budget. The meeting will take place in Community Center Auditorium located at 7500 Maple Avenue in Tacoma Park.

5. Golden Temple: The Washington D.C. Temple is currently closed for major renovations for the next two-years. At the end of the project, the community will only have approximately 30 days to take a look inside before the temple is rededicated for members.

2020 Vision: Golden Temple on the Capital Beltway Will Open to the Public

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About Mitti Hicks

Mitti Hicks is a multimedia journalist and community engagement specialist with Montgomery Community Media. She is passionate about telling stories that impact our community and may be reached at MHicks@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter @mittimegan.

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