Good morning, Potomac! It’s Monday morning, a new week, and time to get your day going with today’s “5 Things.” Among our offerings: weather, some interesting tidbits and a few quick notes.
1. Today will be cloudy with a high of 67, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be partly cloudy with possible rain showers and a low of 52.
2. Last week we sat down with Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett to talk about the issues surrounding . Check back later today for our post.
3. A local economist advised the Montgomery County Council that our focus on transportation may not be the answer to economic growth. Dr. Stephen Fuller of George Mason University told the council Tuesday that the county economy, now at $69.5 billion, is forecasted to grow by $26.5 billion over the next 10 years, but only if changes are made to sustain that growth. ?
4. As the holidays approach, Patch is looking for the best holiday recipes in town. Does your family have a favorite snack for football weekends watching? Do you look forward to grandma’s sweet potato casserole every year? What is Dad’s favorite holiday cookie? Send us your recipes and share the holiday cheer! Email katie.griffith@patch.com for more information.
5. Are you a social media buff? Do you love to share and connect with your community online? Check out the Potomac Patch Twitter account, and follow it for all the latest Potomac updates, especially regarding breaking news. We also have a Facebook page were we poll readers on those fun questions we’re just itching to ask.
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