Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
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🏘️ Community
On Saturday, Oct. 17, families can enjoy the inaugural MoCo Smoke Show at Wheaton Triangle — a full day of barbecue competition, live music, food trucks, community vendors and kids' activities.
The free, family-friendly event will also feature People’s Choice tasting and a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned contest with a $6,500 prize pool.
🎓 Education
Thomas Edison High School of Technology will host its annual Open House on Thursday, Oct.
15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 12501 Dalewood Dr in Silver Spring (families can tour state-of-the-art facilities and learn about 16 career and technical education programs, certification opportunities and work-based learning).
🏛️ Government
More than 30,000 Marylanders have added a butterfly symbol to their driver’s IDs after Eric’s ID Law took effect on Oct.
1, 2025 — the mark guides first responders in recognizing hidden disabilities. The voluntary, free option is available online, at kiosks, or in person.
🏥 Health
Nearly 90,000 Montgomery County students received grocery help through SUN Bucks this summer, with eligible children receiving $120 each for groceries (from $40 monthly funds) and benefits remaining available for 122 days (per program guidelines).
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