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Rockville
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Round1 Bowling and Arcade is set to open at Westfield Wheaton Mall at the former Hollywood East Cafe location, offering arcade games, bowling, billiards, karaoke and a full bar. Also, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bethesda used Christmas Eve donations to pay January rent for 11 supportive housing tenants. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCPS lost about $8.6 million in federal funding, so district officials plan to shift county funds to keep federal programs running as part of a $3.78 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027 (public hearings are planned throughout January). MoCo360
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County is advancing its Clean Action Plan with 80 of 84 goals in progress, including tree planting and energy upgrades at schools and homes. The county will switch 25% of Ride On buses to electric and add a weather station at the National Capital Trolley Museum next fiscal year. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation reviewed Group 2 property values, showing that over 90% of homes increased by more than 12%. In Montgomery County (Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Wheaton and Olney), property tax increases are capped at 10% on 2026 bills as statewide growth slowed compared to recent years. Montgomery Community Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local hospitals in Maryland and D.C. are under strain as the CDC reports over 5,000 flu-related deaths and more than 120,000 hospitalizations, with emergency wait times extending past two hours. Health officials advise residents to get the flu shot despite its reduced effectiveness. WJLA
- ➤ Flu cases are rising in the DMV region as CDC data show nearly 11 million cases nationwide and a new variant causing 90% of infections; local health officials urge residents to seek care if symptoms appear (updated Jan. 6). FOX 5 DC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County ice dancers Caroline Green from Rockville and Michael Parsons of Derwood will compete at the U.S. Figure Skating Championship in St. Louis on Jan. 8 and 10 & they aim to secure one of three Olympic spots for the Winter Games in Turin, Feb. 10-26. Montgomery Community Media
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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.
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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.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, North Bethesda, MD — Materials included — Create your unique Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea and delicious delights.
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Dan Hovey Live Performance
5:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No Cover — Enjoy fingerstyle guitar tunes from former Nighthawks guitarist Dan Hovey during happy hour.
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Cash BINGO!
7-9:30 p.m. — Rockville Moose Lodge — Food and drinks available — Dust off your lucky charms and enjoy a night of fun with BINGO!
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