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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Montgomery County Tax Credit Proposals Include $2,500 for MCPS Employees and $500 Per Child for Families (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County is considering new tax credits that could put real money back in the pockets of Montgomery Village residents, including expanded homeowner relief, a $2,500 property tax credit for eligible MCPS employees, and a new child tax credit for low-income families. Public hearings on these bills are set for October 13, giving locals a chance to weigh in.
2. Montgomery County Council Committee to Examine Infrastructure Funding Needs (mocoshow.com) — Montgomery County's Government Operations Committee is reviewing a major report on how to fund long-term infrastructure needs, decisions that will shape maintenance and future projects in communities like Montgomery Village. Members will also examine tightening the county's reserve policies to help protect its AAA bond rating, which influences borrowing costs and future tax and service decisions affecting local residents.
3. Capital Area Food Bank report shows 5-year high across capital region (thebanner.com) — Food insecurity has hit a five-year high across the capital region, but Montgomery County — including Montgomery Village — is the only jurisdiction showing a meaningful decrease, from 35% to 31%. Experts credit strong county investment and partnerships, while warning that federal benefit cuts and strained food pantries could quickly reverse these fragile gains for local families.
4. Talking DMV Sports with Local Anchor Kelsey Nicole Nelson (thelocalgirl.com) — Montgomery Village gets a shout-out as sportscaster Kelsey Nicole Nelson recalls coaching cheer for the Montgomery Village Chiefs while growing up in the region's youth sports scene. She now covers D.C.-area pro teams, teaches at George Washington University, and champions the DMV as a true sports town, especially praising the Washington Mystics and the area's deep pool of homegrown talent.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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