Five Things to Know for May 15 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know for Tuesday, May 15, in Montgomery County:

1. Green Jobs Apprentice Program: The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on creating and funding a green jobs apprentice program at its regular scheduled session today. Here’s the agenda

2. The Washington Capitals: The Capitals will battle the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the National Hockey League’s Conference Finals at Capital One Arena today.   The Capitals are leading in the series 2-0.

3. Metro Extending Late-Night Service for Capitals Fans: Fans attending tonight’s Capitals game will have more time to ride the metrorail home. WMATA officials announced the trains will run for an additional hour for the game.

4. Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board: The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board will hold its regular scheduled session today at 7 p.m. at the Civic Building in Silver Spring.

5. Ramadan Begins: Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, begins today. Adults fast from dawn until sunset to achieve spiritual and physical purification and self-discipline, abstaining from food, drink and intimate relations.

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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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