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Chevy Chase fire displaces family
A garage fire broke out at a home in the 3800 block of Woodbine Street around 7:30 p.m. Saturday after fire pit embers ignited flammable substances, according to Montgomery County fire department spokesman Pete Piringer. The fire displaced two adults and two children and caused about $40,000 in damage. [@mcfrspio on Twitter]
The scene at the Chevy Chase house fire via Pete Piringer.
County’s Democratic committee treasurer argues for more open process to fill vacant state Senate seats
Tim Whitehouse, treasurer of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, wrote in an opinion article that having the 28-member committee select the candidate to fill an open state Senate seat may lead to the party being viewed as insular. He says Democrats should pursue a more open process, such as holding additional public forums with candidates or trying to change state law to call for a special election. Currently, the committee is grappling with choosing a replacement to fill Jamie Raskin’s former District 20 seat after Raskin won a U.S. House of Representatives seat. [Washington Post]
County Council’s land use adviser profiled
Jeffrey Zyontz, a bureaucrat with more than 40 years of experience in Montgomery County land-use planning, is known for his footnotes that are added to break up the monotonous zoning code language as the council works its way through changes. [Washington Post]
MCPS students compete in Latin dance competition at Strathmore
Showers likely tonight
A gusty day with a high near 54 degrees and wind speeds reaching as high as 20 mph is expected Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are likely after 1 a.m. tonight.
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