A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ruled that a couple’s wrongful-death lawsuit against Bethesda’s Landon School over their teenage son’s suicide can proceed, ruling that Dawn and Scott Schnell had raised sufficient allegations that the private boys school could have foreseen what would occur. [The Washington Post]
Fire at Rockville women’s shelter displaces residents
A July 4 electrical fire at Interfaith Works’ homeless shelter for women in Rockville left about three dozen residents displaced. The fire damaged the shelter’s kitchen and bathroom, but no one was injured, according to Interfaith Works. [WUSA9]
County activates hyperthermia alert for Monday
Montgomery County has activated a hypothermia alert from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, marking the fifth consecutive day that officials have issued such an alert. A hypothermia alert is issued when temperatures are expected to be above 95 degrees, according to the county. [MyMCMedia]
Today’s weather: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97
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