Good morning, Rockville.

Maryland lost nearly 15,000 federal jobs in 2025 as the workforce dropped from 163,100 to about 148,500.

The Labor Department has offered job fairs and a $700 emergency loan to support affected workers.

MCPS graduates Chris Lun and Pete Kenah have dedicated 45 years coaching the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams at Walt Whitman High in Bethesda.

They use a friendly rivalry & shared commitment to build a team culture that drives state titles and lasting success on and off the court.

Poolesville officials rallied Tuesday at the Maryland landing of White’s Ferry to urge its reopening after five years of closure.

Montgomery County has kept a $3 million offer on the table to secure a deal by July 1, prompting local property owners to work together.

Montgomery County taxicabs will raise their fare to $2.50 per mile on Feb.

1, with a $1 surcharge for trips between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.; the change ends a 15-year freeze and applies to Call-n-Ride accessible cabs, while the subsidy program continues for qualifying residents.

Montgomery County bans plastic bags effective today—shoppers must bring their own bags when shopping in county stores to help reduce plastic waste.

Big Boy Little Band Live Performance

9:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience deep blues that'll make you feel alive.

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop

12:30-2:30 p.m. — 7 Locks Brewing — Creative workshop — Unwind and explore the art of pottery at this hands-on event.