Atlanta’s Catholic archbishop in line to become Washington area’s leader
Citing sources, a Catholic News Agency report says Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta is expected to be appointed the next Archbishop of Washington, which covers congregations in Montgomery County and other suburbs. [Catholic News Agency]
State adopts $15 minimum wage
By overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto, Maryland became the sixth state to adopt a $15 minimum wage.
Under the bill, companies with 15 or more employees must pay workers at least $15 an hour by 2025. Smaller companies have until July 2026 to comply. [Washington Post]
Rockville man accused of raping 85-year-old woman
A Rockville man was arrested after allegedly raping an 85-year-old woman with dementia.
Nurses noticed signs she may have been sexually assaulted during a medical check-up March 14. The suspect is 62-year-old Michael Eubanks. [Fox 5]
Lawmakers bid farewell to Sen. Will Smith ‘
As senators concluded a floor session Thursday, they wished Sen. Will Smith well as he heads out on a deployment to Afghanistan with the Navy Reserve.
Smith, a Montgomery County Democrat, is expected to return in November.
“Remember this: Your daughter has 46 aunts and uncles in here that are going to take care of her,” one colleague said. [Baltimore Sun]
Today’s weather
Friday temperatures will reach a high of about 70 degrees. Saturday’s high will be 75 degrees and Sunday will be 55.
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