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County requests $1.6 million for Silver Spring Transit Center legal fees
The requested fees will be used to pay for experts who can describe the structural issues at the center. The county is seeking $77 million in a lawsuit from companies that built the transit center. [WTOP]
Al Roshdieh formally appointed MCDOT director by County Council
Roshdieh, who has been the acting director of Montgomery County’s transportation department since December 2014, says the county must meet “the transportation challenges of the 21st century with fresh, creative solutions.” [Montgomery County Department of Transportation]
Gov. Hogan thanks B-CC High School students for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraising
Local state legislators approve proposal to allow teens to vote in school board elections
The Montgomery County House Delegation Education Committee approved a state bill that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds as well as legal immigrants to vote in the local elections. The approval is a first step to having the measure passed by the General Assembly, but it already faces criticism. [Maryland Reporter]
Two students at Silver Spring high school named Intel Science Talent Search finalists
Arnold Mong and Josephine Jessica Yu, both Montgomery Blair High School students, were among the 40 finalists selected for the elite nationwide science competition. [Montgomery County Public Schools]
Rockville Mayor, Council to discuss Confederate statute
On Monday, the leaders are scheduled to discuss moving the controversial statue to Beall Dawson House, the county’s preferred choice. [Rockville View]
Thunderstorm possible, rain expected
Rain is coming this afternoon with a thunderstorm possible after 2 p.m., high near 61 degrees.
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