The Montgomery County Council has approved new rules that simplify the permitting process for opening a new restaurant. Local restaurant owners have long complained about the bureaucracy involved in opening an eatery. [Source of the Spring]
Lender assumes control of downtown Silver Spring complex
Ownership of Station Square, a three-building complex in downtown Silver Spring, went back to the lender after a public auction Wednesday. The buildings are located at 1010 and 1100 Wayne Ave. and 8484 Georgia Ave., about a block from the Silver Spring Metro station. [Washington Business Journal]
Large water main break leaves Olney residents without water
A large water main break in Olney closed a road and left residents without water Thursday morning, according to authorities. [WJLA]
Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 88
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