Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 11, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 11, in Montgomery County:

1. Flags at half-staff from sunset to sunrise. This is in honor of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, in respect and memory of the victims who died as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001.

2. Meeting with Media: Council President Roger Berliner meets with reporters at 11:30 a.m.  He’s expected to talk about the Purple Line, minimum wage and Pepco’s proposed rate increase.

3. Day to Serve: National Day of Service and Remembrance is an annual and forward-looking tribute to the 9/11 victims, survivors, and those who rose up in service in response to the attacks. Here’s some places to serve in the county.

Looking for meaningful ways to commemorate #911Day? Check out these resources via @NationalService: https://t.co/wdyUywjgv7 pic.twitter.com/yX6EWXUWUF

— CityYear (@CityYear) September 9, 2017

4. Green Construction Code will be discussed during the Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee meeting.

5. Alcoholic Beverage Production: A zoning ordinance amendment to allow breweries and distilleries in Rockville will be the subject of a hearing during tonight’s Mayor and Council meeting.

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About Mitti Hicks

Mitti Hicks is a multimedia journalist and community engagement specialist with Montgomery Community Media. She is passionate about telling stories that impact our community and may be reached at MHicks@mymcmedia.org and on Twitter @mittimegan.

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