Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 8, in Montgomery County (PHOTOS)

UPDATED The lunar eclipse (see photos below) was making headlines early this morning. Here are five more things to know today, Oct. 8, in Montgomery County:

1. It’s Walk to School Day.

2. Montgomery County Councilmembers have appointed the first Latino to the Planning Board.

3. Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice will hold an Upcounty meeting tonight at Rocky Hill Middle School.

4. Potomac Crest homeowners will be in court today battling Pepco in hopes of saving the trees in their backyard.

5. The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Strathmore tonight.

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PHOTOS | Larry Merewitz

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