Chang Up for James Beard Award; Marriott Selects Broker for Headquarters Search

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February 18, 2016 7:35 a.m.

Chef Peter Chang named semifinalist for 2016 James Beard Awards

The Sichuan chef who operates Peter Chang Rockville and Peter Chang Arlington was named to the exclusive culinary award semifinalist list along with other big-name chefs in the region, including Aaron Silverman of Rose’s Luxury in Washington, D.C. [The Washington Post]

Details on Silver Spring’s protected bikeway plan

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The nearly mile-long separated bike lanes will stretch from Second Avenue to Wayne Avenue on Spring and Cedar streets and include queue boxes at intersections and floating bus stops. [Greater Greater Washington]

Marriott picks broker for headquarters search

The Bethesda-based hotel company selected JLL to help it find a new corporate home ahead of its lease expiring in 2021 on Fernwood Road in Bethesda. [Washington Business Journal]

School officials schedule education budget meetings

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Officials will discuss the proposed fiscal 2017 budget for Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College at the meetings that take place around the county over the next month. County Council member Craig Rice, MCPS Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers and Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of Montgomery College, are hosting the sessions. [Montgomery County]

Sunny, chilly day

Thursday’s high is expected to reach 37 degrees and the day should be sunny. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 24. [National Weather Service]

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