Morning Notes

Berliner Asks For Another Option On Public Power — County Council President Roger Berliner (D-Potomac-Bethesda) asked County Attorney Marc Hansen for another opinion on what it would take for Montgomery County to pursue a publicly-owned electric utility. This comes after massive Pepco power outages caused by June’s derecho. [The Gazette]

Bethesda Row Ritz Camera Store Will Close — After the Beltsville-based company won permission to liquidate its remaining 137 stores, the shop on Bethesda (7263 Woodmont Ave.) will shut down. [Bethesda Patch]

Gambling Debate Reaches Fever Pitch on Your TV — Two rival casino companies have spent roughly $15 million for TV ads for and against the state gambling referendum on this year’s ballot. [Washington Post]