Van Hollen Gets Endorsement From Prince George’s Executive — Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker on Wednesday endorsed Rep. Chris Van Hollen for Senate. That invited questions about why the black leader of a majority-black county wouldn’t support Rep. Donna Edwards, who is black and who represents Prince George’s. County Executive Isiah Leggett, who endorsed Van Hollen just days after he announced, defended the choice. [Washington Post]
SMOB Bill Looks Likely To Pass — A bill that would let the Student Member of the Board on the county’s Board of Education vote on things such as budgets, collective bargaining and boundary changes looks likely to pass in the General Assembly. Some have criticized the idea of letting the SMOB — typically a 17- or 18-year-old high school student — weigh in on certain MCPS issues. [Bethesda Magazine]
Kensington Car Show — The 2nd Annual Kensington Car Show is set for Sunday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Howard Avenue. Besides the cars and motorcycles, there will be music from “The Nighthawks,” face painting, a monster truck and food from the Corned Beef King. [Kensington Car Show]
Tax Day Chips And Queso — California Tortilla (4871 Cordell Avenue) is offering free chips and queso to anyone who uses the secret password “Taxes Shmaxes” on Wednesday, April 15. [California Tortilla]
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