Van Hollen Calls on SHA to improve safety after pedestrian deaths
Rep. Chris Van Hollen asked Gregory Johnson, administrator of the State Highway Administration, to “remedy dangers to pedestrians” on River Road and Route 29, where two pedestrians were killed within 12 hours last week.
So far, so good with backyard chickens in Rockville
Since the city council passed a controversial measure to allow residents to raise backyard hens in June, three permits have been filed and there have been no reported problems with neighbors. [Rockville View]
Leggett decides not to cut weekday and Saturday service on three Ride On routes
County Executive Ike Leggett made the announcement Thursday after initially proposing to eliminate two of the routes and cut all weekend service on another. [Montgomery County]
Black Montgomery County youths want more academic support programs
A survey of black teenagers conducted by The Community Foundation also found that more than 25 percent have felt discriminated against at school. [Washington Post]
Families displaced by apartment fire in need of clothing and money
The families displaced by a fire last week at the Park Wayne Apartments in Silver Spring are in need of clothing, non-perishable foods and money that could help them pay for temporary lodging. [Tom Hucker/Facebook]
Montgomery Modern Book Launch Party at The Writer’s Center
The book, by Montgomery County historic preservation planner Clare Lise Kelly, explores mid-century modern architecture in the county. [Planning Department]
John McCain Criticizes Money Spent on Bethesda BRAC Improvements
Speaking at the Brookings Institution last week, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee criticized the tens of millions of dollars being spent to upgrade traffic-clogged roads immediately around the Walter Reed facility in Bethesda. [Association of Defense Communities]
New financing deals for two area office buildings
Cushman & Wakefield announced $107.6 million in financing for 4445 Willard Ave., the 12-story office building in Friendship Heights home to The JBG Cos. and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. [Cushman & Wakefield]
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. announced it secured $37 million in financing for Executive Plaza in North Bethesda, which includes the eight-story office buildings at 6120 and 6130 Executive Blvd. [HFF]
Mostly sunny and cool Monday on tap
The high temperature is expected to reach 58 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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