Five Things to Know Today, Dec. 4, in Montgomery County

Today is Friday, Dec. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.

1.Metro to Discuss Proposed Budget Cuts: WMATA is holding a board meeting today at 9:00 a.m. to discuss proposed service cuts in the Fiscal year 2022 budget. WMATA’s proposal includes no rail service on weekends and eliminating nearly half of the Metrobus routes. Click here to view the agenda.

2. Christmas Tree Shopping Tip: Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials say if you’re purchasing a ‘fresh’ tree from a local MCFRS firehouse or other local county groups to choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. See the tweet below for more details.

If purchasing a ‘fresh’ tree from a local @mcvfra firehouse or other local @MontgomeryCoMD group – Choose a tree w/ fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched…& once you bring it home, keep it watered at all times & keep tree away from heat sources… pic.twitter.com/X13hX8xfqo

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 3, 2020

3. COVID-19 Info Portal:  There’s a tool available where you can look up the number of COVID-19 cases in your community based on zip codes. Click here to visit the COVID-19 Information Portal.

The COVID-19 Information Portal features zip code data so that you can look up the number of #COVID19 cases in your community. 👀 ➡ https://t.co/HRYqTKPTk1. pic.twitter.com/hzDIWEu7Cl

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) December 3, 2020

4. Food Distribution Event: There’s a drive-thru food distribution event happening today at the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Rescue Squad from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. . Click here for more information on food resources.

A drive-thru food distribution event is scheduled tomorrow (Dec. 4) from 1 to 3 p.m. in Bethesda. https://t.co/DC0WfMGIb1 @NourishNow pic.twitter.com/10VQYqulJ7

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) December 3, 2020

5. COVID-19 Testing: Free walk-in and drive-through COVID-19 testing are available throughout the county at nine testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here.

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

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