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County leaders ask for more state funding for school construction
County Executive Ike Leggett, Board of Education President Michael Durso and others testified Wednesday in Annapolis in support of a bill that would bump up the state’s commitment to large school districts to $40 million a year. [YouTube]
Fire in Potomac chicken coop kills 25 chickens
The fire was spotted around 11:45 p.m. Thursday on Woodthrush Lane, just off Glen Road. No people were injured. [Montgomery Community Media]
Medical Center Bikeshare station scheduled for Feb. 23 installation
Weather permitting, Montgomery County’s 53rd Capital Bikeshare station will be installed by the end of the month with 10 bikes and 19 bike-docking spots. [MCDOT]
Latest political endorsements
Sebastian Johnson, the former student member of the board who’s running for the Board of Education in April, announced endorsements from County Council members Nancy Navarro and George Leventhal. [Scribd]
The National Education Association’s PAC endorsed Jamie Raskin in his bid for the Democratic nomination to Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s seat. [Jamie Raskin]
Snow possible Friday
With temperatures remaining below freezing, isolated snow showers are possible after 3 p.m. and likely late tonight. Accumulation is expected to be less than half an inch. [National Weather Service]
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