Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
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🚧 Accidents
Montgomery County firefighters rescued two dogs from a burning Germantown townhome on Sunday evening—one dog was revived by EMS—after a kitchen fire spread, causing about $100K in damage and leaving the owner displaced.
🏛️ Government
Officials said at the Maryland Association of Counties conference on Friday that financing hurdles and slow permitting processes delayed affordable housing projects amid a 100,000-unit shortage.
Montgomery and Baltimore County representatives urged policy reforms to boost housing supply.
📰 Real Estate
Councilmember Adam Van Grack said local developer EYA paused plans for a 60-home Rockshire Village project after interest dropped following the move of Wootton High; EYA later said it is negotiating with a new homebuilder to complete the residential portion, a decision that could delay housing growth.
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