Leventhal’s salary claims cause a stir
Council President George Leventhal made a “misstatement” when suggesting earlier this week that the county’s recently hired fire chief would’ve taken a lower salary. [Washington Post]
Library hours could be part of budget cuts
A County council committee Thursday will discuss County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposed “budget savings plan,” which includes delaying the restoration of hours at a few local library branches. [Montgomery County Council]
Chevy Chase roads undergo emergency work
Crews are removing and replacing a failed drainage pipe under Offut Lane near Bradley Boulevard, which will mean closures on that road and Chevy Chase Drive over the next two months. [Regional Services Center]
Hogan endorses Christie for president
Gov. Larry Hogan returned a favor for Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie, endorsing Christie after the New Jersey governor helped Hogan’s run for governor last year. [Capital Gazette]
Randolph Road to close this Saturday for a week
The road, which was originally set to close this week, will close for a week starting Saturday between Nebel Street and Parklawn Drive as CSX does railroad maintenance. [Montgomery County]
Metro should have new general manager by end of the year
A closed-door meeting Tuesday between Hogan, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx resulted in an agreement that Metro would move ahead with its stalled search for a new leader. [WTOP]
Barve talks congressional campaign
Del. Kumar Barve, who would become the second Indian American in Congress if he wins the 8th District race, said if elected he would seek to strengthen ties between the U.S. and India. [The Indian Diaspora]
Clear, mild Thursday ahead
Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high temperature near 81 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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