Five Things to Know Today, Aug. 14, in Montgomery County

It’s Friday, Aug. 14, and here are five things worth knowing in Montgomery County:

1. COVID-19 Testing Update:  Montgomery County has temporarily halted testing at sites that use the AdvaGenix. Testing today in Germantown and Saturday in Poolesville has been canceled.

2. Grocery Assistance:  The Montgomery County Muslim Foundation is providing free groceries to Montgomery County families in need today from noon to 5 p.m. in Gaithersburg. Appointments are required, to register text 240-893-7003/301-800-1597, or email mcmfmd@gmail.com.  Additional food distributions are scheduled Saturday for Silver Spring at Francis Scott Key Middle School, East County Recreation Center, and Sunday in Rockville at Guru Gobind Singh Foundation.

3. Job Search Workshop: University of Maryland Career Center Director Kelley Bishop presents strategies for overcoming current challenges for job seekers during COVID-19 at 2 p.m. today. Learn more and register, here.

4. Metro Track Work: The work on the Red Line between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Friendship Heights stations is expected to be completed today.

5. Mark Your Calendar:  Next year’s Agricultural Fair takes place August 13-21, 2021.

And as a reminder to our loyal readers…Find the latest coronavirus news updates in Montgomery County here.

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