Bethesda-based mortgage finance firm enjoys big success
Since going public in 2010, Walker & Dunlop has tripled revenue and increased its annual income to $51 million — making it one of the biggest firms making loans to developers and CEO Willy Walker one of the highest paid in the area. [Washington Post]
Limited edition Pope Francis SmarTrip cards
In honor of Pope Francis’ visit to D.C. this week, Metro is selling commemorative sleeves of the cards at its sales offices starting Monday. [Metro]
Silver Spring Transit Center’s first rush hour
The long overdue facility at the Silver Spring Metro station opened Sunday and Monday was its first morning rush hour. [Montgomery Community Media]
Hoggle won’t stand trial yet
Catherine Hoggle, charged with abducting her children in 2014, is still not competent to stand trial, according to a Montgomery County District Court judge who made the ruling Friday. The children are still missing. [WTOP]
Van Hollen to meet with NIH employees ahead of potential government shutdown
With another federal government shutdown looming, Rep. Chris Van Hollen will visit the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda on Tuesday to warn of the potential damage to progress on medical research and employee morale.
County to update community on new Wheaton Library, Recreation Center
Montgomery County officials on Monday night will brief the public on the progress of the new Wheaton Library and Recreation Center project. [Montgomery County]
Monday will be cool and cloudy
Temperatures will dip with a high near 68 degrees and a 30 percent chance of rain. [National Weather Service]
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