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Bette Thompson, activist who helped save Scotland, dies at 80
Thompson fought for modern housing and school integration for residents of the small black enclave in Potomac that up until the 1960s, didn’t have heat or running water. [Washington Post]
Delegate questions Hogan administration’s take on snow removal
District 16 Del. Marc Korman took issue with the administration’s claim that the state had an “excellent performance” when it came to snow removal after last month’s snowstorm. Large portions of Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road weren’t fully cleared until six days after the storm, frustrating commuters. [Twitter]
After snow delay, work to begin Monday on Connecticut Avenue crosswalk
Contractors for the State Highway Administration (SHA) are set to close the left travel lanes along northbound and southbound Connecticut Avenue at Lenox Street in Chevy Chase for installation of a pedestrian-activated warning signal and painted crosswalk. [Chevy Chase Village]
Four of six Beltway lanes closed in Bethesda Monday night
Weather permitting, the SHA is set to close the lanes where the outer loop of the Beltway mergers with the I-270 west spur to allow for work on the Bradley Boulevard overpass. [Montgomery Community Media]
Matthews releases TV ad on tougher gun control measures
In the ad, the 8th District Congressional candidate and former TV news anchor says “too many nights I led the news with stories of gun violence.” [YouTube/Kathleen Matthews]
Rain could turn to snow Monday night
Increasing clouds will bring a chance of rain Monday afternoon, then the rain could turn to snow around 10 p.m. [National Weather Service]
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