MCPS, Metro, County and Federal Governments Closed — With heavy rain and winds of up to 70 miles per hour expected later today and into tomorrow from Sandy, officials are bracing for significant power outages, flooding and damage. Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) yesterday called it a “killer storm.” [Washington Post]

Adams Morgan Restaurant Opening Bethesda Avenue Location — Himalayan Heritage, the well-reviewed Indian and Nepalese restaurant in Adams Morgan, is opening a new location in the former space of the Queen Bee Cafe at 4925 Bethesda Ave. [Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row]

State Prosecutor Ends Investigation of County Officials — Emmet C. Davitt ended his investigation of county officials for their use of taxpayer money in this fall’s police effects bargaining battle, saying any actions were “undertaken without criminal intent.” He asked the Attorney General for an opinion. [Maryland Juice]