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Montgomery County guesthouses may require licenses

By WTOP Staff

Lawmakers in Montgomery County are weighing legislation that would require homeowners with guesthouses to get a license to build the extra space, Washington Examiner reports.

The change was spurred by residents in Bethesda who complained about a neighbor who wanted to build a guesthouse on her property where she could live temporarily while renting out the main home.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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