Leggett wants Confederate memorial gone
After initially staying out of the controversy over Rockville’s Confederate soldier statue, County Executive Ike Leggett now says he has ordered the monument to be removed. [Washington Post]
Big presidential campaign money coming out of Maryland
The state ranks sixth in campaign contributions to presidential candidates, with Hillary Clinton pulling in more than half of the total $2.7 million in donations and former Gov. Martin O’Malley getting $882,000. [MarylandReporter.com]
Is opposition to Purple Line hurting the cause of environmentalism?
A writer for the magazine of the Natural Resources Defense Council says yes in a critique of Chevy Chase residents suing the federal government over the project on environmental grounds. [onEarth]
As Ebola wanes, NIH remains vigilant
While Ebola has been off the front page for some time now, the Bethesda-based National Institutes for Health has remained active in fighting the virus in Liberia. [NIH Record]
Frosh: My identity was stolen
At a forum last week on the federal government’s massive data breach, Somerset resident and Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said somebody tried to file tax returns in his name to steal a refund. [Montgomery Community Media]
Matthews defends donation to Republican
Democratic congressional candidate Kathleen Matthews again defended a 2014 donation to Republican Sen. Roy Blunt, saying the $2,600 contribution was made on behalf of Marriott International (her then-employer) because of Blunt’s support on tourism issues. [Roll Call]
Local park getting upgrades
Montgomery Parks will host a meeting July 28 to describe accessibility improvements to the playground and tennis courts at Ayrlawn Local Park. [Montgomery Parks]
City of Gaithersburg to meet about ‘pending litigation’ related to Crown Farm
The Gaithersburg mayor and City Council are set to meet Monday in a closed session about an unspecified legal issue related to the new development. [City of Gaithersburg]
Hot and muggy Monday, with a Heat Advisory
Monday will be hot and humid, with the heat index surpassing 105 degrees and a Heat Advisory in effect from noon to 8 p.m. [National Weather Service]
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