After realizing the process for reporting maintenance issues at their school was inefficient, Poolesville High School students Eric Huang and Pranav Karthikeyan decided to make a web-based app, Ripple, that democratizes the process. Teachers, parents and students can use the app to report facility issues. [WTOP]
Man sentenced to more than six years in gold bar scam that targeted Leisure World victim
A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge sentenced a man to six and a half years in prison for his role in a gold bar scam in which he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a woman living in Leisure World in Silver Spring. Wenhui Sun, 35, of Lake Arbor, California, also faces five years of supervised probation after his release and was ordered to pay $457,410.34 in restitution. [WUSA9]
Chipotle with drive-thru opens Friday in Burtonsville
A new Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening in Montgomery County in Burtonsville on Friday. The fast-casual restaurant known for its burritos and bowls is at 15701 Old Columbia Pike and will feature a drive-thru “Chipotlane” for pick-up orders. [DC News Now]
Today’s weather: Partly cloudy with a high of 61 degrees
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