Five Things to Know Today, May 10, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, May 10, in Montgomery County:

1. Scam Alert: Montgomery County police officers are warning residents about a jury duty telephone scam.

2. Talk of the Town: U.S. senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are sharing their reaction to the firing of FBI Director James Comey on social media.

3. Flag Status: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered flags to half staff in honor of Army Staff Sergeant Mark R. De Alencar who died on April 8, in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

4. Teen Town Hall: The Department of Recreation is holding a Youth Summit this evening at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring.

5. Park Closure: Stratton Local Park in Bethesda will be closed through August for construction on accessibility upgrades.

Stratton Local Park in Bethesda will be closed through August for construction on accessibility upgrades: https://t.co/GTpIYQYkKL. pic.twitter.com/rDKbwTuZJU

— Montgomery Parks (@MontgomeryParks) May 9, 2017

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