Developer Buys Ranger Surplus Block — D.C.-based Douglas Development Corp. recently bought the 8004-8006 Wisconsin Avenue properties and 8013 Woodmont Avenue for $9.2 million, with plans for redevelopment work to start in 2015. The block includes Ranger Surplus, Bethesda Valet and the KNL Beer & Wine, the beer and wine store in the house on Woodmont Avenue. The redevelopment will likely be an apartment over ground-floor retail. JBG Cos. previously had a deal to build Montgomery County a new 2nd District Police Station on the site, but backed out of the deal after it was unable to purchase all the properties. [Washington Business Journal]
Gansler Campaign “Erroneously” Lists 2 Endorsers — Hours after releasing a list of 43 endorsements from Montgomery County elected officials, the campaign of gubernatorial hopeful Doug Gansler removed the names of two local pols: Del. Jeff Waldstreicher and State Sen. Rogger Manno. Waldstreicher said his name was “erroneously listed.” A few hours later, he endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, one of Gansler’s opponents. [Washington Post]
More Students Take AP Tests, Not As Many Get College Credit — The number of students in Montgomery County Public Schools who took AP (Advanced Placement) exams last year rose from about 16,800 in 2012 to about 17,000. But the number of students who scored a 3 or higher on the 5-point grading scale — thus earning college credit — fell to 73 percent, two percentage points lower than 2012. [The Gazette]
Watch For Icy Conditions Today — Wet roads became icy roads as Tuesday’s snow tapered off and temperatures dropped. State salt trucks were still out to prevent dangerous spots and the State Highway Administration is encouraging folks to be careful during the morning commute Wednesday. [State Highway Administration]
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