MoCo student-athletes report injuries from artificial turf fields
Montgomery County Public Schools student-athletes say artificial turf fields are causing injuries during sports practices and games. Students say it feels like “falling on concrete.” [WJLA]
Gaithersburg man charged with inappropriately touching woman in elevator
A Gaithersburg man was arrested in Arlington, Virginia, after allegedly inappropriately touching a woman in an elevator. Police charged 29-year-old Walter Guillen with sexual battery. [Patch]
Hogan agrees to raises for professional employees
Gov. Larry Hogan agreed on Tuesday to a 3 percent pay increase for nearly 5,000 state government employees. In addition to the 3 percent cost-of-living increase that kicks in July 1, the state agreed to provide an additional 1 percent bump starting Jan. 1, 2020, if state revenues exceed projections by $75 million. [Baltimore Sun]
Today’s weather
Temperatures are expected to be mild Wednesday before a slight cool down headed into the Thanksgiving holiday. Highs on Wednesday will hit the high 40s and dip to 25 degrees overnight.
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