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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in a biosafety testing lab in Rockville, Maryland, caused evacuations but no injuries, involving a sterilizing autoclave machine. WJLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Maryland Supreme Court order mandates a new trial for an individual convicted of assault in a 2021 incident due to the jury not being informed of the victim's violent tendencies, alongside local community and environmental events. MoCo360
- ➤ A 20-year-old Rockville man was arrested by Maryland State Police for possessing a stolen firearm linked to a large illegal car rally on New Year’s Eve. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County reports a 7% drop in overall crime for 2024, with significant decreases in carjackings by 43% and homicides from 29 to 19, attributed to enhanced police technology including drones and license plate readers. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Police seek public assistance to find Ernest Gerald Wilkerson, who tampered with his ankle monitor after a sex trafficking conviction and is now missing. Montgomery Community Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pepco announces a 5% increase in electricity bills for D.C. and Maryland customers due to changes in supply costs, weather, and surcharges. FOX 5 DC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County is expected to receive less than 1 inch of snow on Friday, with further snowfall anticipated Sunday into Monday and precautions advised due to potential slippery roads. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County and Maryland state officials, along with reproductive health care providers, are mobilizing to ensure abortion access in anticipation of potential federal restrictions under the Trump administration. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County is considering changing its cannabis policy to improve police recruitment and address a shortfall of 166 officers, amid overall crime reduction in the area. FOX 5 DC
SPORTS NEWS
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Live Music by June Star Featuring Dave Hadley at Hank Dietle's Tavern
June Star, formed in 1998, will perform live music at Hank Dietle's Tavern, showcasing their extensive discography and engaging performances.
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Nobody's Business - Live Music
Nobody's Business is a talented seven-piece band performing a blend of funky blues, rock-and-roll, soul, R&B, and country at Hank Dietle's Tavern.
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Swing 5 Jazz at Hank Dietle's Tavern
Experience an evening of jazz and swing music reminiscent of 1930s France with the Swing 5 band, featuring local guitarist James Key and a mix of lively instruments.
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Live Music by Folk Singer/Songwriter Rob Romans
Rob Romans, a folk singer and songwriter, performs at Hank Dietle's Tavern during happy hour, sharing his music and storytelling from a rich background in the Army and street performance.
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Live Music Performance by ilyAIMY
Enjoy a live performance by the band ilyAIMY, known for their unique blend of folk music.
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No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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