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Montgomery, Prince George’s approve WSSC rate increase
The two counties approved a 3 percent increase to water and sewage usage rates that will increase rates by about $3.28 per month for the average household. The water utility said it will use the funds to rehabilitate water and sewer pipelines. [WSSC]
Ehrlich endorses Trump
Former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich Jr. said in a Facebook message it’s time for Republicans to rally behind Donald Trump to defeat Hillary Clinton in November. [Baltimore Sun]
County Council to examine alert system after shooting
Montgomery College sent out a faulty tornado warning when it attempted to warn students about the shootings last week at Westfield Montgomery mall and in Aspen Hill, while other county employees said they had not been trained to respond to a shooting incident. The council now plans to examine the county’s alert system. [Washington Post]
Planning department seeks to recognize best in design
The second annual Design Excellence Award competition aims to highlight projects in the county that enhance physical environments. The planning department is accepting submissions through July 21. [Montgomery County Planning Department]
Showers, again
Rain is expected before 1 p.m. with a high reaching 76 degrees and a nighttime low dropping to 55. There’s also a chance of rain Saturday, but Sunday is expected to be sunny, finally.
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