Big changes could be coming for major developer
Chevy Chase-based The JBG Cos., one of the region’s most successful development companies, is reportedly pondering a choice of going public or selling off some of its portfolio. [Washington Business Journal]
Metro’s decline
Washingtonian magazine takes a look at Metro’s problems, including a work atmosphere at the transit system’s control center some claim has long been dysfunctional. [Washingtonian]
Rockville supports taking in Syrian refugees
The city’s council on Monday unanimously endorsed the Montgomery County government’s actions in support of accepting refugees from Syria.
Metro announces safety exercises at Forest Glen Metro station
The transit system and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service will close the station Sunday for a smoke or fire incident exercise and an exercise involving a suspicious package on a bus. [Metro]
Rockville Pike Safeway opens
The 62,000-square-foot store on the first floor of The Galvan apartment project is the biggest Safeway store in Montgomery County. [Montgomery Community Media]
Santa is coming to town
The Glen Echo Fire Department’s annual “Santa Runs” will begin Dec. 14 and run nightly through Dec. 19. [Facebook/Glen Echo Fire Department]
Temperatures could reach near 60 degrees
Partly sunny skies are expected to break through areas of heavy fog by mid-morning. [National Weather Service]
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