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Fire strikes Congressional Country Club house
A fire broke out around 5 p.m. Saturday in a residential structure that houses Congressional Country Club workers in the 8900 block of Bradley Boulevard. The fire caused about $200,000 in damage to the structure and is believed to have been caused by accident. Ten people were displaced and one dog died. [@mcfrspio on Twitter]
More – Bradley Blvd; occupants of fire apt weren't home, Neighbors attempted to fight fire, while others called 911, Smoke Alarms activated pic.twitter.com/oPYkXCdMQK
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 2, 2017
Residents, businesses differ on proposed Rockville outdoor smoking ban
The city is proposing expanding its smoking and vaping ban to outdoor seating at restaurants—a move residents supported at a public hearing last week, but business owners said would be difficult to enforce and possibly cost them customers. [Rockville View]
Hogan signs Metro oversight bill
The bill signed Thursday creates the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission that will provide safety oversight for Metro and satisfy a federal request that will lead to the release of about $4.8 million in funds for the transit system. Both Washington, D.C., and Virginia passed similar legislation in recent months. [Baltimore Sun]
Madaleno among gubernatorial hopefuls at Young Democrats event
Montgomery County state Sen. Richard Madaleno (D-Kensington) joined former NAACP president Benjamin Jealous and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz at the Young Democrats convention in Lanham on Saturday where the three possible challengers to Gov. Larry Hogan criticized the incumbent. [Washington Post]
County Council looks to add security
The council plans to vote Tuesday on whether to add walk-through metal detectors and guards to check bags at the Council Office Building in Rockville. [Washington Post]
General Assembly enters final week
Maryland lawmakers will consider legislation ranging from revamping the medical marijuana program to outlining the extent to which local police are permitted to cooperate with federal immigration authorities before the General Assembly wraps up its work April 10. [Baltimore Sun]
Nice day expected
A partly sunny high near 63 degrees with possible showers this evening is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
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