Heavy competition for medical marijuana operators in Silver Spring, Rockville areas
A list released by the state’s Medical Cannabis Commission shows 30 medical marijuana operators vying for two spots in the 20th state legislative district that includes Silver Spring and Takoma Park, as well as 29 operators vying for the two spots in the 17th state legislative district that includes Rockville and Gaithersburg. [Washington Post]
Police, fire officials urge pedestrians and drivers to be safe this holiday season
Officials from the Montgomery County police department and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service gave their annual holiday season safety appeal Tuesday. [Montgomery Community Media]
Traffic deaths down nationally, but not among pedestrians
While the 32,675 driver, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths in 2014 were the lowest ever, pedestrian deaths in vehicle collisions rose 3.1 percent and estimates for the first six months of this year show all traffic fatalities up more than 8 percent. [Washington Post]
Turkey Chase to impact Metrobus route
The J2 Metrobus connecting Bethesda and Silver Spring won’t be able to service the stop at Montgomery Lane and East Lane from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday because of Turkey Chase lane closures. [Metro]
Studio available at Studio B
The Bethesda Urban Partnership has one artist studio available for rent at Studio B, the collection of studios at 7475 Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Bethesda. [Bethesda Urban Partnership]
Planners to present updates on county’s transportation policy for development
County planners are updating the Subdivision Staging Policy (formerly known as the Growth Policy), which could include changes to how development proposals are judged if traffic in the project area is too congested. [Planning Department]
Thanksgiving week warm-up continues Wednesday
Temperatures could reach 54 degrees with clear and sunny skies. [National Weather Service]
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