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fter a century in commercial real estate, The Chevy Chase Land Co. renamed itself CCLC, signaling a focus beyond land development. (Washington Business Journal)

    Montgomery County police detained a minor who allegedly had a loaded AR‑style ghost gun in a backpack while responding to a theft report at a downtown Silver Spring CVS. (DC News Now)

    County Council President Kate Stewart will host a block party Friday from 2–6 p.m. at Veterans Square Plaza, targeting school students with dismissal. (Montgomery Community Media)

    Today’s forecast: mostly sunny, chance of showers; high 84.

    Other headlines: Blake High football brawl, police used “pops”; a segment of Sligo Creek Parkway will close months; Republican candidate for county executive has entered the race with platform.