5 things to know today, Oct. 20, in Montgomery County

[Maryam Shahzad]

It’s Tuesday, Oct. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

1. Weather: Today’s forecast is sunny with a high near 68 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. See more here

2. Legal Action Against MCPS: On Monday, separate legal actions against MCPS were announced.

• The Supreme Court will hear a case alleging Montgomery County Public Schools discriminates against Asian American students in middle school magnet program admissions, per the law firm representing parents who brought the case.
• A federal civil rights complaint alleges that Montgomery County Public Schools failed to protect a Jewish student dealing with repeated antisemitism at Montgomery Blair High School, according to a press release.

3. Waste Management Town Hall: From 6-7:30 p.m. in the Montgomery County Council building third floor hearing room, Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles will host a community town hall about the future of the county’s trash disposal. See more here

4. County Council: The Montgomery County Council meets starting at 9 a.m. The agenda includes a vote on a bill to prevent rent-setting algorithms. View agenda / View livestream

5. ICYMI: The county is bringing a growing sport to the area with the unveiling of an 18-hole disc golf course at Northwest Branch Recreational Park in Silver Spring. Read more here


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