First statewide PARCC results revealed
Only about 20 percent of students in Maryland got college-ready scores on the first round of common core-aligned PARCC Algebra II exams. Results for each local school district are expected Nov. 5. [Frederick News-Post]
Metro paying consultants for ‘top-to-bottom’ review of its finances
The transit system says the $2.87 million contract will help improve management operations and make for a more efficient system. [Metro]
Meanwhile, it appears Metro is down to two final candidates for its general manager position and a decision could be announced soon. [Washington Post]
Time names Katie Ledecky as one of the “30 most influential teens”
Ledecky, 18, was named one of the most influential because of her record-breaking swims and the attention she’s likely to draw during next year’s Olympics. [Time]
Kathleen Matthews pushes back at attacks from PAC supporting Jamie Raskin
A super PAC supporting Jamie Raskin provided some of the first negative campaigning in the crowded Democratic primary for the 8th congressional district. [Baltimore Sun]
Joel Rubin gets a congressional endorsement
Rubin, a darkhorse 8th congressional district candidate, got an endorsement from Illinois Rep. and Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Jan Schakowsky, who pointed to Rubin’s work building support for the Iran nuclear deal. [Maryland Scramble]
Peak fall foliage at Great Falls
Leaves are approaching their autumn best this week. [Washington Post]
Street sweeping to begin early next month
The county’s street sweeping program collected 327 tons of trash and dirt last fiscal year that might have otherwise run off into local streams. There will be no parking restrictions associated with the effort. [Montgomery County]
Temperatures rise as rain hits hard
The National Weather Service is calling for between a half-inch and three-quarters of an inch of rain Wednesday, while the high temperature will approach 69 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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