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Moco Mojo: There's a Dinner Conversation In Here Somewhere

Most of the news that's fit to publish in these 500 square miles of Montgomery County.

 

 

There's only one reason a pumpkin spice latte sounds delicious all of a sudden. It must be fall!

So, with heat waves, hurricanes and back-to-school behind us, the iPhone 5 unveiled, the election and holidays still a way off, what's there to talk about in Montgomery County and environs? Traffic, of course.

Here are some Patch headlines to get the conversation started:

On the Agenda: More HOV Lanes on I-270?

Walter Reed Bethesda Campus Upgrades Could Tack On 15 Seconds To Commute Times

Commuting Mess Reported On Red Line

Montgomery, Fairfax Leaders Urge Study Of High Occupancy Lanes Over Legion Bridge

Cracks on Intercounty Connector are Getting Fixed

Repairing Cracked ICC Bridges May Bring Road Closures

Then, there's always development to discuss, and it's coming fast and furious:

Planners Envision Chevy Chase Lake Sector Development

A Look at Rockville Town Center's Second Phase

Residents Ask 'What Now?' For Rockville Town Center

Washington Adventist Hospital Withdraws Application for White Oak Campus, Begins Work on New Proposal

Tech Firm Unveils New Facility in Germantown

Silver Spring a Model for Economic Stimulus Without Gentrifying

And, when in doubt, we never seem to tire of mulling over the future of Pepco or its alternatives:

Berliner To County Attorney: Re-examine Public Power Options

Government Develops Energy Efficient Test Home in Gaithersburg

Of course, one shouldn't bring up money in polite company, or brag about one's latest Pulitzer:

Maryland Counties Among Nation's Wealthiest

Cost Apparently No Obstacle as iPhone 5 Hits Apple Store in Bethesda

Local Pulitzer-Winning Authors Lead Fall Luncheons

And, police matters might be too edgy:

MAP: Montgomery County Crime

VIDEO: Rockville Police Move to New Station on Friday

So, why not just go out and see our county at its most lively. That will give you something to chat about:

PHOTOS: Celebrate Gaithersburg in Olde Towne Festival A Hit

Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club Set To Open In Early December

Hispanic Heritage Month to Culminate in World of Montgomery Festival

Kentlands' Oktoberfest Back for 21st Year

Or, forget about talking altogether; it's an antiquated activity in the digital age anyway. Try opening up your browser, grabbing that latte and indulging in a Twinkie instead:

Ding Dongs in Danger as Local Union Rejects Latest Proposal from Hostess Brands

 

Still haven't gotten enough Montgomery County headlines? Go here to find out what else you may have missed last week.

Or satisfy your curiosity with weird Maryland news, here.

Related Topics: Moco Mojo and Montgomery Mojo

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