Van Hollen, Edwards Set to Debate Friday; Berliner Transmits Westbard Memo to Colleagues

Van Hollen and Edwards to debate for first time in tight Senate race

The two U.S. representatives will appear on WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show at noon Friday to face off as part of their bids to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski. [WAMU]

Roger Berliner transmits memo to County Council colleagues about proposed changes to Westbard Plan

The changes include reducing the allowable density for the Westwood Shopping Center and ensuring new residents moving into the west Bethesda neighborhood do not significantly impact the school system. [Scribd via Council member Berliner]

State Senate votes to remove references to Confederacy from Maryland state song

The senators replaced the controversial references with a verse from a poem that describes the state’s natural beauty. The bill now moves to the House of Delegates for consideration. [The Washington Post]

Gov. Hogan selects Maryland to win NCAA tournament

The governor selected the Terps to beat the University of North Carolina in the championship game. Maryland plays its first game of the tournament at 4:30 p.m. Friday. [Gov. Hogan on Facebook]

Sinkhole repair on Rockville Pike in Bethesda

One right lane is expected to be blocked Friday morning on southbound Wisconsin Avenue at Bradley Boulevard while crews repair a sinkhole. Two left lanes are open. [@MATOC]

Sunny, clear day on tap

Friday is expected to be sunny with a high near 64 degrees and breezy with a nighttime low around 37 degrees. [National Weather Service]

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