Elrich praises Hogan for bipartisan approach
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) received much praise for his second inaugural address Wednesday, including from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, a Democrat. Elrich said the governor delivered a “reasonable message” and that he “hopes his next four years are like his last four years and we can have conversations about things.” [Maryland Matters]
Wednesday’s Beltway backup was likely caused by icy conditions
A crash along the Beltway’s outer loop near the Old Georgetown Road exit Wednesday between two tractor trailers and a pickup truck was likely caused by a combination of factors, including driver error and icy conditions. [Washington Post]
Man alleged to have paid MS-13 to have sex with teenager sentenced to 15 years in prison
Feliz Silva Zuniga was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday after being found guilty of child pornography and rape in Montgomery County Circuit Court. The charges stem from an alleged incident in which Zuniga met a 14-year-old girl in a Wheaton restaurant, paid the gang MS-13 to have sex with her and then videotaped the incident. [Fox 5]
Today’s weather
Temperatures will remain in the 30s throughout the day Thursday with a chance of snow showers in the afternoon, which could make the evening commute difficult. A winter weather advisory has been issued, from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, for northwestern portions of Montgomery County.
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