DMV

Purple Line crews have begun installing light rail tracks, reconstructing sidewalks and completing stormwater drainage and utility crossings across the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street. This work will require a temporary full closure of the Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street intersection to vehicular traffic.

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DC Sports

Noah Brown joined the Washington Commanders in August 2024 and made an immediate impact during his nine starts until a kidney injury cut his season short. Recently, he sustained an injury during minicamp, and while the team hasn’t provided an official update since his MRI, a fan offered some reassurance.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee and Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will review proposals related to the abandonment of portions of Washington Grove Lane, two water and sewer category change requests, and zoning text amendments aimed at increasing workforce housing and clarifying setback rules for high-volume gas stations.

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Restaurants

Maryland’s first Hey Tea is celebrating its grand opening at 891-F Rockville Pike in Wintergreen Plaza. The new Rockville location occupies the former space of Sweetfrog, situated between Wingstop and Paisano’s Pizza. Much like the Tysons Corner store, where lines stretched around the corner in its first month or two, today’s launch saw a line that extended down the shopping center and around the corner (video below).

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Community

Firefighters returned Friday morning to extinguish hotspots after a fire rekindled at historic Harewood Farm in Sandy Spring, following a destructive blaze that was initially contained Wednesday night. The Johnson family, current owners of Harewood Farm, have released a statement on the loss of their home:

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about costly and ineffective transmission repairs at some local shops, where drivers are paying thousands for fixes that may ultimately leave their vehicles in worse condition. Officials advise consumers to ask questions, consider full transmission rebuilds over partial repairs, and seek second opinions to avoid unnecessary expenses.

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