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Police say North Bethesda jewelry thief left trail
Montgomery County police arrested 35-year-old Assaloun Luangsay after he allegedly stole more than $300,000 in jewelry from department stores in Wheaton and North Bethesda. In the North Bethesda burglary, he reportedly left a trail of jewelry behind him after the black garbage bag he used to hold his haul broke as he fled a Lord & Taylor store. [Washington Post]
MCPS enrollment expected to increase by 2,300 students
Enrollment is on the rise again at local public schools. MCPS estimates about 2,300 new students will join MCPS schools when the school year begins today, bringing the system’s total enrollment to 161,302. It will be the ninth year the system recorded an increase of more than 2,000 students. [Washington Post]
Purple Line opponents to ask court to halt construction on trail
The plaintiffs in the ongoing lawsuit over the light-rail line said over Labor Day weekend they’ll ask the court to issue a restraining order to prevent construction from happening on the Georgetown Branch Trail, which is scheduled to begin today. [WTOP]
How Hogan proposes to cut $68 million from state budget
Gov. Larry Hogan plans to reduce the state Department of Health’s budget by $22 million as part of $68 million in proposed cuts for the state budget. Other departments would see smaller cuts in the plan, which is scheduled to be reviewed and voted on Wednesday by the Board of Public Works. [Baltimore Sun]
Showers expected this afternoon
A clear day with a high near 86 will turn to rain this afternoon. Showers as expected after 2 p.m. and thunderstorms could be possible tonight when the low drops to around 65, according to the National Weather Service.
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