Council changes zoning law to keep large gas stations away from neighborhoods
The County Council’s 8-1 vote means large new gas stations must be at least 500 feet from homes, schools, parks or daycare centers, the second time in three years the council has changed the zoning law and an outgrowth of a Kensington neighborhood’s fight against Costco’s planned gas station at Westfield Wheaton mall. [Washington Post]
MCPS will retest 26 schools for radon
The school system says the schools had slightly elevated levels of the harmful radioactive gas, but that there is no immediate safety hazard to students and staff. [MCPS]
Edwards gets $1 million advertising boost from Emily’s List
The group that helps elect Democratic women is backing Rep. Donna Edwards, who is running against Rep. Chris Van Hollen for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. [Baltimore Sun]
Latino group endorses Van Hollen
CASA in Action, which bills itself as the largest electoral organization of Latinos and immigrants in Maryland, endorsed Rep. Chris Van Hollen for the Senate nomination, according to a press release from the group.
Board of Education member Phil Kauffman announces he will run for re-election
Kauffman, an at-large member of the board, is one of three members up for re-election next year. [Phil Kauffman/Scribd]
Town of Chevy Chase to consider easing building variance request process
The town’s council will discuss expanding the type of home building variance requests that can be processed administratively instead of requiring a formal council hearing and allowing certain retaining walls to be built without a variance. [Town of Chevy Chase]
More rain and a foggy start to Wednesday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. and more rain is expected on a day when the high temperature could reach 60 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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