New board member needed for Bethesda Urban Partnership
BUP’s board of directors needs a resident who lives just outside of the Bethesda Urban District. [Montgomery County Council/Scribd]
Metro picks new general manager
Neal Cohen, a former executive with Northwest Airlines and US Airways, has been chosen for the job. [NBC4]
Council member Roger Berliner, chair of the council’s Transportation Committee, said Cohen was a “wise choice” who he hopes will use his private sector experience “to shake things up.” [Roger Berliner/Scribd]
Next week, the Metro board member who represents Montgomery County will be at the Bethesda Metro station to get feedback from riders. [Regional Services Center]
Parks could capture, relocate Capital Crescent Trail owl
After three more strikes on trail users, Montgomery Parks is exploring the possibility of moving the barred owl near Dorset Avenue in Bethesda. [Montgomery Community Media]
Forest Glen resident finishes report on potential Metro lot redevelopment
Partap Verma helped organize a community meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the Forest Glen Metro station parking lot and with the help of architects produced potential designs in a report to WMATA. [Greater Greater Washington]
County cops to get federal money for Tasers
Of the nearly $3 million in federal funds that will be dispersed to police departments throughout the state, $133,000 will go to Montgomery County to outfit 100 officers with Tasers. [Barbara Mikulski]
Fall back an hour on Sunday
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, meaning it’s time to turn clocks back an hour and an opportunity to check your smoke alarm. [MCFRS/Twitter]
Sunny, but colder Friday
A high temperature near 58 degrees during the day will give way to a low around 38 degrees tonight. [National Weather Service]
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Long-delayed Rock Spring Centre project may have new life
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Weekend Events: Roundup of Halloween events; 40th annual Rockville 10k/5k
