Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 18, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Oct. 18, in Montgomery County:

1. Vote 2016: The Presidential General Election is just three weeks away, and today is the deadline to register to vote. Watch this report for five things you need to know before Election Day.

2. On the Agenda: Tonight, the Montgomery County Council is holding the first of three public hearings on the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan. You can peruse the agenda for today’s County Council meeting, here.

3. Police Beat: The Maryland State Police Department is warning drivers about scam artists asking for money at local exit ramps.

4. Human Rights Campaign: The city of Rockville ranks number two in the state when it comes to LGBTQ inclusivity and support, right behind the city of Baltimore, according to a newly released report.  You can review that report, here.

5. Transportation Talk: The Washington Post’s Dr. Gridlock, columnist Robert Thomson, will be discussing transportation issues at the Kensington Park Library from 7 p.m. – 7:55 p.m. tonight.

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