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5 Things You Need To Know Today: July 8

Charter schools, rainy days and some suggestions for how to spend your weekend.

  1. Assuming you survived last night's storm, prepare for more rain today, with a high of about 85 and a low near 69. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent, so grab an umbrella on the way out this morning.
  2. The Board of Education chose to on whether to make Crossway Community's Montessori in Kensington the county's first charter school. They'll decide on the issue July 25.
  3. Last night, a closed the outer loop of the Beltway, leaving an adult male in critical condition and injuring four others. The wreckage should be clear by now.
  4. Looking for some entertainment? Take a gander at our and check what's this week.
  5. If you like what we're doing here at Kensington Patch, visit us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for breaking news and updates on what's going on in your community.


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