Top Stories: Historic Snowstorm Impacts Area

The past week's top 10 stories revolved around an act of neighborly kindness and tough commutes

1.  Meet the Bethesda Man Who Spent $40,000 on Snow-Clearing Equipment to Help Dig Out His Neighborhood

Richard Hoye says he hopes his and other volunteer snow-clearing efforts will help build community

 

2. David Trone, Describing Himself as ‘Big Underdog’, Jumps Into 8th District Congressional Race

Total Wine & More co-owner will self-fund campaign

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3. Major Cleanup Continues after Historic Snowstorm Hits Montgomery County

Plowing operations moving to the neighborhood

 

4. Fast-Casual Restaurant Modern Market Coming to Bethesda Row

The Colorado and Texas chain focuses on healthy food

 

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5. Maryland’s Highest Court Sides With Montgomery County in Purple Line Fence Fight

Court of Appeals ruled Chevy Chase resident can’t claim part of Purple Line path as ‘adverse possession’

 

6. Bethesda Neighborhood Group Says Sector Plan Process ‘Makes a Mockery’ of Planning Board

The Edgemoor Citizens Association is unhappy that individual Bethesda property owners have been allowed to negotiate for more height, density in front of county’s Planning Board

 

7. Major State-Controlled Roads Not Fully Cleared of Snow, Angering Commuters

State Highway Administration says it’s working around-the-clock to clear all lanes

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8.  Developer of Bethesda Apartment Building Applies for Demolition, Construction Permits

Donohoe hopes to complete The Rugby in 2017

 

9. Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Stalls Traffic on I-270 in Bethesda

Officials warned of icy, slick conditions Tuesday

 

10. Pepco Receives Some Praise for Keeping Power On

The frequently criticized utility wasn’t a focus of scorn during and after the weekend’s historic snowstorm

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