Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Good morning, Rockville.
💼 Business
Forbright Bank, based in Chevy Chase, completed its Nasdaq IPO in June to boost its digital banking and national lending services.
Founder John Delaney credited Montgomery County’s strong innovation ecosystem for helping shape the bank’s growth.
🎓 Education
MCPS superintendent Thomas Taylor proposed asking for an extra $25M to fund a new warehouse interior, hiring consultants for public-private partnerships, + a feasibility study for Magruder High renovations.
Public hearings are scheduled for Oct. 26 and 27 ahead of a Nov. 19 vote.
Montgomery County Board of Education candidates gathered Wednesday night at MCM studios in Rockville as the League of Women Voters hosted a forum ahead of the Nov.
3 election. Two candidates are running unopposed while others vie for the four available seats.
🏛️ Government
Residents in Friendship Heights and Brookdale filed a petition Tuesday to appeal the Planning Board’s July 30 approval of the Friendship Commons redevelopment of the former GEICO headquarters at 5260 Western Ave, challenging removal of 34 large trees + changes to building heights.
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