Ride On Has SafeTrack Questions; Leggett Undergoes Another Back Surgery; Construction Mishap in Rockville

Ride On wants to know how Metro’s SafeTrack will affect your commute

The Montgomery County bus service is planning for free shuttles and other changes during Metro’s safety repair blitz and put out a five-question survey to commuters. [Survey Monkey]

Leggett has another back surgery

After undergoing a similar procedure in early November, County Executive Ike Leggett had another back surgery last week to relieve pain from his spinal stenosis. [Bill Turque via Twitter]

County comes to agreement on Viva White Oak project

The deal with a private developer for a mixed-use project in East County went through a number of revisions and caused some friction. [Washington Post]

County officials throw Pepco meters against a wall

It was part of the groundbreaking ceremony for a net-zero energy office building from United Therapeutics. The Silver Spring company will first demolish a county parking garage to make way for construction. [Evan Glass via Facebook]

Construction workers hurt at Rockville site

A partial collapse during construction of an assisted living building on North Washington Street sent two to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. [Pete Piringer via Twitter]

National Merit Scholarship winners

The latest round of awards range from $500 to $2,000 and include 15 students from five MCPS high schools. [MCPS]

Mostly sunny and warm Monday 

The high temperature is expected to reach 85 degrees. [National Weather Service]

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