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Party that preceded fatal crash was held at ‘safe place’ to drink for teens
According to a newly released police report, the parent who hosted an underage drinking party that preceded a fatal June crash in North Potomac had hosted similar parties before. [Washington Post]
‘Dickie’ Dubin dies at 79
Dubin, whose Bethesda-based development firm was involved in major projects including the Grosvenor complex, died over the weekend from complications from renal failure. [Washington Post]
Evaluating Comptroller Peter Franchot
The Montgomery County Democrat has been in the news a lot lately, mostly for angering fellow Democrats. [Center Maryland]
Rockville historic group agrees to move Confederate soldier statue
The city’s Historic District Commission voted 3-1 on Dec. 17 to allow Montgomery County to move the statue to the city’s Beall Dawson Historic Park, though final approval must come from the city’s council on Feb. 8. [Montgomery Community Media]
Town of Chevy Chase to discuss its official position on Bethesda Downtown Plan
The town, which borders Bethesda’s central business district, will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Jan. 4 to formulate its official position to be presented to the Montgomery County Planning Board on Jan. 7. [Town of Chevy Chase]
Temperatures falling and a chance of rain
The high temperature Monday will reach near 48 degrees and there’s a 40 percent chance of rain this afternoon. [National Weather Service]
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