Democrats outraged by Hogan’s pledge to add funding for some school systems
Despite holding back school funding for some of the state’s biggest school systems last year, Gov. Larry Hogan plans to add about $5.6 million in new education funding for three rural counties. [Washington Post]
Montgomery County to start testing its buildings for radon
Following the school system’s pledge to retest all of its buildings for the naturally-occurring gas, Department of General Services Director David Dise said the county will test all of its libraries, recreation centers, childcare centers and other government buildings. [Montgomery Community Media]
Latino group backs Ana Sol Gutierrez in 8th District congressional race
CASA in Action, which bills itself as the region’s largest electoral organization for Latino and immigrant voters, endorsed District 18 Del. Ana Sol Gutierrez, though in a press release it also praised the work of competitors Jamie Raskin and Kumar Barve.
Congressional candidates to talk transportation issues tonight
Gutierrez, Raskin, Barve and the four other announced candidates for the Democratic nomination for the 8th District seat will be at the Silver Spring Civic Building Tuesday night in a transportation-focused forum sponsored by the Action Committee for Transit. [Action Committee for Transit]
Bethesda most concerning area for local bicyclists
More people shared bicycling concerns about Woodmont Avenue and Bethesda Avenue than about any other street or road in a month-long online survey from the Montgomery County Planning Department. [Planning Department]
Celebrity chef closes restaurant at Chevy Chase Pavilion
Bryan Voltaggio closed Aggio, the fine dining Italian restaurant located within his bigger Range eatery. [Washingtonian]
Silver Spring apartment project gets $51 million in financing
Developers Willco and Foulger-Pratt got the money for construction and long-term permanent financing of the 16-story, 292-unit apartment building called “Core” near the center of the Silver Spring central business district. [Cushman & Wakefield]
Expect mild temperatures, more clouds Tuesday
The high temperature should hit 51 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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