Effects of the shutdown continue to mount, with more to come
The shutdown is affecting around 800,000 employees, and they’re in danger of missing a paycheck if it doesn’t end soon. [New York Times]
Two charged in Gaithersburg attempted carjacking
Jemmy Antonio Chica-Cornejo, 21, and a 14-year-old boy, both of Gaithersburg, have been charged with attempted carjacking and first-degree assault for an incident that occurred Jan. 3 near the intersection of South Frederick Road/Maryland Route 355 at West Deer Park Road. The suspects fled the scene when police arrived and were quickly captured. [WTOP]
Today’s weather
After an almost balmy Tuesday, the weather for Wednesday will return to winter norms. High temperatures in the low 40s, wind gusts as high as 38 mph.
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