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Week in Review: Leslie Johnson Resigns, Animal Control Concerns, New Family Restaurant, and More

A look at notable events from the week of July 3 - July 9

Monday was the Fourth of July, so we kicked off the week with some fun. If you haven't taken our on Independence Day, go for it.

It was back to serious business Tuesday, when Patch covered the (Dist. 6). She said she'd step down at the end of July. On Tuesday, Patch reported that Johnson's fellow council members and County Executive Rushern Baker said . Johnson recently pleaded guilty for conspiracy to commit witness and evidence tampering in connection to a federal bribery case involving her husband, former County Executive Jack Johnson.

Patch also published on Monday a of photos from the College Park fireworks celebration. Be sure to add your own.

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Wednesday, Patch began its coverage from the week's Mayor and Council worksession. Council is considering ways to make the 400-some-page city , but staff says the city doesn't have the resources. The entrepreneur behind the new coming to town also told council that he plans for it to be a family restaurant.

Thursday, Patch continued its worksession coverage with a rundown of : potential liability issues, the necessity of a city animal control program and adoption fees. Patch also reported that the College Park program is in need of volunteers.

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Two breaking stories were on Patch this week: Thursday evening on the outer loop of I-495. Friday, Patch reported that an international in her campus apartment Thursday morning.

Saturday, Patch asked readers to help decide what in College Park captures . Tell us your thoughts in the comments section.


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