Purple Line work to offset delays will cost nearly $60 million, contractor says
The contractor building Maryland’s Purple Line says it will cost nearly $60 million to accelerate work on the delayed light-rail project, bringing potential cost overruns to almost $275 million, according to the contractor’s latest report. [Washington Post}
County launches new permitting website
The final product is part of a year-long campaign by the Department of Permitting Services to assist developers and property owners. The site has a more user-friendly homepage and various search tools. [WTOP]
House fire severely damages Germantown residence
Four residents escaped safely. Around 95 firefighters responded to control the blaze in the 20500 block of Neerwinder Street. One other residence was damaged by the fire. [WUSA9]
Montgomery County Sen. sponsors 3-D gun ban
Sen. Kathleen M. Dumais (D-Montgomery) put forth a bill that would prohibit purchasing the plastic weapons. “These guns are unregulated, untraceable, no serial numbers. We shouldn’t allow them in Maryland,” Dumais said. [Washington Post]
Today’s weather
There is a wind advisory on Wednesday, with gusts expected over 40 mph. Temperatures will be in the low-30s, with scattered snow showers in the afternoon.
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