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Metro to beef up police patrols on buses and trains and in stations
After a number of high-profile crimes in Metro stations or on Metro trains, the transit system announced Thursday it’s increasing the number of Transit Police officers on patrol. [Metro]
Rockville residents don’t want buses at MCPS headquarters
Residents complained during Monday’s City Council meeting about the 100 buses that could be stashed at the Carver Educational Services Center off Rockville Pike. [Rockville View]
Passing in Annapolis
A bill to add a 10th Montgomery County early voting site this year is now awaiting Gov. Larry Hogan’s approval. The extra site was part of a deal between local Democrats and the Republican-controlled county Board of Elections to add a site in Potomac. [Rich Madaleno via Twitter]
Del. Kumar Barve’s bill to ban state-issued Confederate flag license plates passed the House of Delegates Thursday by a 133-6 vote. [General Assembly]
Driver crashes into empty office building
There were no injuries in the incident, which happened Thursday morning on Executive Boulevard. [MCFRS via Twitter]
Leggett visits Estadio Latinoamericano in Havana
On a regional trade trip to Cuba this week, County Executive Ike Leggett visited Havana's famed baseball stadium and posed next to a photo of Fidel Castro throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. [Montgomery County via Flickr]
Unique modern home set to hit the market near Glen Echo
The steel-encased, square-shaped four-bedroom home on Dahlogena Road will soon hit the market for almost $1.8 million. [UrbanTurf]
Planning Department talk aims to prove bicycling can be successful in the suburbs
Jennifer Toole, a consultant helping the Planning Department with its Bicycle Master Plan, said bicycling can become a safe and popular activity in Montgomery County with the right facilities. [Planning Department]
Sunny but chilly Friday predicted
The high temperature isn’t expected to surpass 40 degrees, despite mostly sunny skies. Windy conditions will remain. [National Weather Service]
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