Wider 1270 One Step Closer To Expansion
The House passed funding for I-270 reconstruction and widening from Germantown to Clarksburg to six lanes starting in 1944, with 90 percent federal support for HOV lanes. The package includes 15 miles of western spur widening to Beltway and 2.5 miles eastern spur work. Also $66 million for tunnels between Wheaton and Glenmont Metro stations. Senate review pending.
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Guardian Hose Carnival Parade Lights Main Street
Nearly 100 vehicles, organizations, floats, and bands rolled or marched up Main Street as Guardian Hose Company's annual carnival parade unfolded Friday evening.
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Guardian Hose Company
Frederick joins Cool Community program to beat urban heat
A delegation led by Mayor Paul Gordon welcomed Frederick into American Forests Cool Community. The program promotes tree planting and light colored surfaces to cut cooling costs by 15 to 35 percent, with broader gains possible. Officials seek private support and timing to gauge costs, aiming for measurable power and tax benefits within four years.
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Paul Gordon
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American Forests
Richard Morgans
US Environmental Protection
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Tree City USA
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Carroll Manor Eyes New Design Substations Plan
Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Co proposes building four substations at New Design and Elmer Derr roads to speed responses amid growth. The plan envisions two staffed stations, with the department funding and owning one building, avoiding a separate entity. Supporters cite tax savings and quicker access. critics note volunteer staffing challenges. The proposal moves to a Fire and Rescue Association planning committee vote after a meeting with officials.
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Gene Johnson
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Reeder
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Rockville couple claim S48 million lottery prize
Sherry and Mark Gaydos hold the first installment of their prize in Urbana near Fingerboard Road after buying the winning ticket at the convenience store. The ceremony drew local attention as staff reported the momentous win and the couple prepared for payouts.
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Local Dems prepare for New York convention trip
Maryland party activists board buses to New York for the national convention. Tom Slater leads a four member support staff group including Robert Kresslein and George Wood to run the Maryland delegation office at the Helmsley Palace. Governor Schaefer and Tom Hattery plan to attend as guests or delegates, aiming for unity despite no Maryland election outcome.
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