Morning Notes

August 26, 2014 9:25 a.m.

Potomac Residents File Court Complaint Against Pepco — A group of Potomac Crest residents have asked a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge to stop Pepco from removing 100-year-old trees on their properties. Pepco says it’s allowed to move the trees because the trees are within 75 feet of the right of way the company owns. A Pepco spokesperson said the residents are concerned about aesthetics, while Pepco needs to cut down the trees to provide reliable electric service to tens of thousands of customers. [The Gazette]

‘Alice In Wonderland’ Tea Shop Could Be Coming To Area — The owner of a New York-based online tea shop and wholesaler recently moved to Bethesda and is planning a brick-and-mortar tea shop for the area, possibly with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. [Washington Business Journal]

Biden To Raise Money For Brown — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Anthony Brown will get some fundraising help from Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday, when Biden attends a luncheon fundraiser in Georgetown expected to bring in between $300,000 and $350,000 for Brown’s campaign. Brown is running against Republican nominee Larry Hogan, an Anne Arundel County businessman. [Washington Post]

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