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The Wheaton Five: Dec. 21

Here are five things to know for Wednesday.

1. Today’s forecast: Don’t forget your umbrella today, but be prepared for strong winds. Chance of rain today is near 100 percent, with likelihood of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.

2. The Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the Mid-County Regional Services Center. Check out

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Also, the Glenallan Elementary School PTA is , before the school closes for modernization.

3. In case you missed it, today is the last day to comment . If the county's Department of Permitting Services grants the waiver, the mall in Wheaton would not have to build any new parking for the coming Costco wing.

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4. Check back with the Patch today for a round-up of of the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board.

5. Have you decorated the outside of your house for the holidays? If you submit a photo to Patch’s nationwide , you could win $100,000 for Montgomery County public schools! And...the 24 finalists get a sweet deal for December’s electric bill. Check out the contest for more details. 


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