Police officer in serious condition after getting struck by driver during traffic stop
Montgomery County Police say the officer was on foot during a traffic stop in Rockville around 9:45 p.m. Thursday when the driver, possibly under the influence of alcohol, hit the officer. [Montgomery Community Media]
Council members want to ease platform overcrowding at Shady Grove Metro
County Council members Roger Berliner and Sidney Katz this week asked Metro’s board to support funding for a new staircase to improve circulation at the often-packed platform at the station. [Roger Berliner/Scribd]
Potomac ‘Lice Lady’ makes a business out of nitpicking
Lauren Salzberg is a lice removal specialist who addresses cases of lice in her home salon. [WTOP]
Menorah lighting ceremony in Chevy Chase Circle
The Chabad of Bethesda has obtained a permit from the National Park Service to display a menorah, the candle holder lit during the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hannukah, in Chevy Chase Circle and will hold a lighting ceremony Sunday. [Chevy Chase Village]
New CEO of Bethesda-based real estate company sees opportunity
Bob Milkovich, who took over as CEO of First Potomac Realty Trust last month, said the company will unveil a new business plan early next year amid a lagging office market. [Washington Business Journal]
Sunny Friday and sunny weekend forecast
The high temperatures today, Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach the low 50s. [National Weather Service]
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