Maryland GOP picks Trump for annual fundraiser
The state Republican Party has chosen Donald Trump as the keynote speaker for its annual Red, White and Blue dinner on June 23 in Anne Arundel County. [Baltimore Sun]
WSSC: Salt treatments to blame for brownish drinking water
If you’ve experienced brownish water coming out of your tap, it’s probably because of elevated sodium chloride levels in the Potomac River caused by salt laid down to melt snow and ice over the winter. [Washington Post]
Father and son get stolen bike back after finding it on Craigslist
Michael Katz, a Bethesda resident, and his 18-year-old son contacted police after spotting the teen’s stolen bike on Craiglist. [NBC4]
Former UVA lacrosse player asks Supreme Court to overturn his murder conviction
George Huguely V, the Chevy Chase man convicted of killing a fellow University of Virginia lacrosse player, argued his Sixth Amendment rights were violated when one of his attorneys felt ill and couldn’t be in court during his trial. [Daily Progress]
Bethesda’s ‘other side’
Commercial real estate website Bisnow takes a look at Woodmont Triangle’s development progress compared to the Bethesda Row area. [Bisnow]
Waldstreicher in for the 8th?
District 18 state Del. Jeff Waldstreicher is teasing a July 1 announcement on his future plans, which could include running for Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s seat in next April’s Democratic primary. [Maryland Scramble]
Metro woes
A Federal Transit Administration report initiated after January’s smoke incident that led to the death of a passenger says Metro is failing when it comes to many important safety initiatives. [Washington Post]
Criticism from lawmakers quickly followed the release of the report, including from Van Hollen. [Chris Van Hollen]
Deadline approaching for free year of Capital Bikeshare membership
Montgomery County is offering the set-up to low-income residents who might use the Bikeshare system to get to or from work. [Montgomery County]
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