Saturday, October 26th, 2024

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the second phase of The Grandview, a senior living community in North Bethesda, adding up to 700 units and retail space. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County advocates for enhanced road safety during Halloween, suggesting precautions for both drivers and pedestrians to mitigate the risks associated with increased evening activities. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Several restaurants at Rockville's Woodley Gardens shopping center, including Hard Times Café and Carmen’s Italian Ice, are temporarily closed until at least October 31 due to major plumbing repairs. MoCo360
- ➤ The Montgomery County Department of Transportation's annual bike drive collected 306 bikes, providing for residents in need and surpassing the previous year's donations. Montgomery Community Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ In Rockville, Maryland, streets were closed and repairs initiated after a work crew accidentally struck a gas line, with traffic delays expected. WJLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A mother files a lawsuit against Montgomery County Public Schools for failing to protect her son from bullying, leading to his murder. WUSA9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rockville inaugurates a new biopharma training center to bolster the life sciences workforce, backed by state, local, and federal funding. MoCo360
- ➤ Hundreds at Wheaton High School questioned MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor on his plans to address education equity for Black and brown students. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public relations strategist Cheryl Riley is challenging incumbent Jamie Raskin for Maryland's 8th Congressional District seat in the 2024 election, highlighting her commitment to address crime, inflation, and the affordable housing crisis. MoCo360
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