Franchot: End Montgomery County’s monopoly on alcohol
Peter Franchot, the state’s comptroller, continued making his case to open up the county to private alcohol distributors in a Friday op-ed in the Washington Post. [Washington Post]
Rice, other elected leaders to ask Hogan to release education funds
Council member Craig Rice will join elected officials from around the state Monday in Annapolis to ask Gov. Larry Hogan to release GCEI funding devoted to the state’s biggest school systems. [Montgomery Community Media]
Brookings Institution: Stop poaching jobs from neighbors and collaborate
The researchers at the Brookings Institution say there are some troubling signs for the Washington area’s economy. [Washington Post]
Potomac, Jane Lawton Center gyms closed this week
The gyms at the Potomac and Jane Lawton Community Recreation Centers will be closed through Thursday for floor refinishing. [Montgomery Recreation/Twitter]
County’s leaf collection program starts today
Use this map to find out when county crews will be collecting leaves in your neighborhood. [Montgomery County]
Local leaders to join Leggett at Annual Legislative Breakfast
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker will join Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett to talk “regional economic development” at this year’s event, held at the Bethesda North Marriott. [Committee for Montgomery]
Cooler start to the week expected
Monday’s high is expected to reach near 57 degrees and there will be a slight chance of rain, mainly in the afternoon. [National Weather Service]
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