Does Purple Line have key official’s backing?
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn has reportedly recommended to Gov. Larry Hogan that he approve the Purple Line after cutting its price tag by almost $300 million. [Washington Post]
Metro door problems
Metro has temporarily removed its older 8-car trains from the Red Line for the rest of this week after reports of doors remaining open while trains were in service. [Metro]
Sixth candidate for 8th District?
After originally saying she hoped to announce in May, former County Council member Valerie Ervin now says she expects to launch her campaign next week for Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s House seat. [The Gazette]
Schools looking at new design methods
Montgomery County Public Schools has put together a work group to study ways of designing schools in tighter spaces, including in repurposed office buildings. [Parents’ Coalition via Scribd]
Range Rover salesman busted
Police say the former general sales manager at a North Bethesda Range Rover dealership stole a woman’s identity to buy one of the SUVs and ship it off to China for a mark-up of $150,000. [ABC7]
More feds coming to Twinbrook
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to add about 1,600 employees to the Parklawn Building. [The Gazette]
Heat wave coming
Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-90s for the next three days and humidity could make it feel even warmer. [Capital Weather Gang]
Police chief, Floreen would like more public support
At the end of Tuesday’s County Council meeting on community policing, county Police Chief Thomas Manger and Council member Nancy Floreen each bemoaned the fact that “we’re not going to get a lot of praise.” [Washington Post]
Pike District neighborhood cookout
Community organizations in White Flint (or the Pike District) will host the first of three cookouts and picnics June 16 at Wall Park. [Montgomery Parks]
‘Bethesda Metro Park’ starts lunchtime concerts Friday
Clark Enterprises, which is fighting a proposal for a new high-rise in the next-door Bethesda Metro Plaza, will put on a series of Friday concerts to drum up support for a Bethesda Metro Park. [Bethesda Metro Park via Facebook]
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