Sociologist: Rockville Confederate memorial belies history
Sociologist James Loewen, author of the book “Lies My Teacher Told Me,” says Rockville’s controversial statue of a rebel soldier hides the fact that there wasn’t much support for the Confederacy in Montgomery County. [History Network]
Rock Spring to launch Sept. 1
The kick-off community meeting for the Rock Spring Master Plan is set for Sept. 1 at Walter Johnson High School. [Montgomery County Planning Department]
Churchill grad talks ‘Game of Thrones’
Bryan Cogman, a producer and writer for HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” credited Churchill High School’s drama department for giving him his start. [NBC4]
Leggett reports for jury duty
The county executive was not selected for the trial. [Montgomery Community Media]
Lockheed makes $7 billion acquisition
Bethesda-based aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin announced it has bought a Connecticut-based helicopter company for $9 billion, though tax benefits are expected to bring the price down to $7.1 billion. [USA Today]
Rockville’s Super Bowl in the spotlight
Super Bowl Noodle House, the Rockville Pike restaurant that runs the gamut of Asian cuisine, got a complimentary write-up from Washington Post food writer Tim Carman. [Washington Post]
More heat, with rain likely in the afternoon
Tuesday will bring more heat and humidity before likely afternoon showers and a possible thunderstorm. [National Weather Service]
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