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Montgomery, D.C. consider $15 minimum wage
Montgomery County Council member Marc Elrich said a council bill is drafted that would raise the county’s minimum wage to $15 by 2020. Mayor Muriel Bowser is considering submitting similar legislation to the D.C. Council. [WAMU]
Local schools make top 20 in “best academics” high school ranking
Walt Whitman, Winston Churchill and Poolesville high schools were in the top 20 U.S. public high schools with the “best academics” in a ranking based on SAT scores, graduation rate, AP enrollment and other factors. [Niche]
NBA legend officiating recreation league games in the county
NBA Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley, who also serves as a part-time crossing guard, is refereeing recreational games in Montgomery County. [D.C. Sports Bog]
Barve calls out Raskin for ad claims
Kumar Barve criticized fellow General Assembly member Jamie Raskin for airing ads labeling Raskin as “the only” progressive in the race to fill Chris Van Hollen’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Barve pointed out that many elected members of the state government, including him, passed legislation that Raskin seemed to be taking credit for in the ads. [The Washington Post]
County launches Design for Life website
The website, unveiled Wednesday, was created to help disabled residents find property tax credits to help them install accessibility features inside their home. [Design for Life]
Cost of constructing Purple Line may be closer to $2.65 billion
The additional costs include about $447 million for buying right-of-way, doing environmental work and overseeing design and construction, according to a legislative analysis. Earlier this month state officials estimated construction would cost $1.99 billion. [The Washington Post]
70-degree day
A sunny and breezy high of 72 degrees is expected Thursday with showers likely tonight and the low dropping to 62. [National Weather Service]
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