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Cedar Lane construction at Rockville Pike

O’Malley: Change The Name – Gov. Martin O’Malley told an interviewer he thinks it’s time to change the Washington Redskins name, which many contend is a racist slur against Native Americans. Team owner Dan Snyder has said he will never change the name and is embarking on a media push this week to defend it. The Redskins, of course, play their home games in Maryland. [WAMU]

Bethesda Startups Get State Venture Funding – Bethesda-based KoolSpan, a mobile security encryption company, and Bethesda-based BrainScope, a company developing neurotechnology for assessing traumatic brain injury, each received investments from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development’s Maryland Venture Fund. KoolSpan received $400,000 and BrainScope got $300,000. [Washington Business Journal]

Westfield Montgomery Hosts Tax-Free Shopping Week Events – Westfield Montgomery mall (7101 Democracy Blvd.) is planning a number of back-to-school and tax-free shopping week events for next week. The Pop-Up Style Suite will offer one-on-one complimentary styling sessions on Sunday, Aug. 10 and Saturday, Aug. 16. There will also be $100 giveaways, back-to-school fashion displays and an Instagram contest to raise awareness of school bullying. [Westfield Montgomery]

Flag Day etiquette you need to know

June 14 is the day to be flying your American Flag. Did you know that over the years there have been 27 variations of the flag?
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