Five Things to Know for March 18 in Montgomery County

Today is Monday, March 18. We might get a spring-like week to herald the arrival of spring. Here’s the forecast.

1. Kentlands Abloom: An exhibition continues of 50 fine art photography floral images. Details at the Gaithersburg website and on Facebook.

2. County Council: The Transportation and Environment Committee meets at 10 a.m. in the Seventh Floor Hearing Room to discuss transportation demand management plans. Here’s the staff report. The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee meets at 2 p.m., also in the Seventh Floor Hearing Room, to discuss accessory residential uses. Here’s the staff report.

3. Mayor and Council: Gaithersburg meets at 7:30 p.m. and the fiscal 2020 budget will be introduced. Here’s the rest of the agenda.

4. Play Ball: Opening Day is right around the corner and Montgomery Rec has trips to Orioles and Nationals games planned.

Opening Day is just two weeks away! Join us for some @orioles and @nationals games in May and June. The registration fee includes the game ticket and transportation to and from Olney Manor Park and the stadiums. Register at https://t.co/bMQQ645aqd. #DayTrippers ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/SZnqkkByuL

— Montgomery County Recreation (@MoCoRec) March 15, 2019

5. ICYMI: DNA and genealogy helped cold case detectives solve 25- and 30-year-old crimes.

DNA, Genealogy Help Cold Case Detectives ID Man Involved in Rapes, Murder

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