Olney-based Sandy Spring Bank is being sold to Richmond-based Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. The transaction is valued at $1.6 billion and would create one of the largest regional banks in the mid-Atlantic area of the country. [Washington Business Journal]
County animal shelter hosting fee-waived adoption event
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) is waiving adoption fees until Oct. 31. Adoption can take place the same day as a visit and no appointment is required. Available animals can be viewed on the center’s website. [Montgomery Community Media]
6th Congressional District race may be state’s most competitive
With two weeks until the Nov. 5 general election, the 6th Congressional District race between Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott may be the most competitive race in the state. [WTOP]
Today’s weather:
Sunny, with a high near 81
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