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Federal government mulling second NIH campus
The General Services Administration is considering a second, 539,000 square foot NIH campus in either Montgomery or Prince George’s counties. [Washington Business Journal]
District 8 Congressional candidate to give away donations from Martin Shkreli
Democrat Will Jawando, who is running for the Congressional seat being vacated by Chris Van Hollen, says he will donate the campaign contributions given to his campaign by notorious pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington. Shkreli was arrested for fraud in New York City Thursday. [The Baltimore Sun]
Former court commissioner arrested after alleged up-skirt photo
A former Montgomery County District Court commissioner has been charged with taking an up-skirt photo of a woman in his office in November. [WTOP]
County offering free reusable bags
In an effort to reduce litter associated with plastic bags, the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is giving away free reusable bags at a number of locations throughout the county. [Montgomery County]
Metro approves free rides New Year’s Eve
Don’t worry about that Metro fare after ringing in the new year, the transit operator’s board of director’s approved a proposal from MillerCoors to provide free rides from midnight to 3 a.m. New Year’s Eve. The beer producer paid $165,000 to cover the fares. [Metro]
Tests find Fallsmead Elementary School has elevated levels of radon
Radon tests at the Rockville school showed the levels of the odorless gas in 14 rooms were at or above the Environmental Protection Agency’s limit. [The Washington Post]
Santa runs re-instated
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department’s Santa runs will continue, to the delight of many children, after briefly being shut down over safety concerns. [Rockville View]
Chillier weather expected
Friday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 47 degrees and wind gusts reaching up to 24 mph. [National Weather Service]
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