Good morning, Rockville.

Honeygrow, a fast-casual chain, is set to open its second Montgomery County location this summer at the Shoppes of Burnt Mill in Silver Spring, at 10741 Columbia Pike & the eatery will replace the former California Tortilla site.

Diamond Elementary School was named one of the 2025-2026 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools and celebrated the honor on January 9 with a school event that highlighted its commitment to academic excellence.

Brenda Wolff, a Montgomery County School Board member who has served since 2018, will finish her term in December and is not seeking reelection to allow for new ideas and more family time — she has worked to secure equal education support for District 5.

MBLI asked the county board for more time to address special education and enrollment problems after a recommendation to close the charter school.

The board will decide on the matter on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Germantown — the school had recently moved from its temporary Bethesda location.

MCPS flagged 22 employees during a rescreening of nearly 10,600 background checks—two had disqualifying charges and 20 had concerning CPS findings.

The school board tentatively approved a draft policy on check procedures on Thursday, and it is open for public comment.

Five high school seniors from Montgomery County Public Schools were named among 300 scholars for the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search — each earning a $2,000 award and matching school prize.

They now await the next phase that will select 40 finalists later this month.

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.

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.

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.

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!

The Thrills with Johnny Spampinato

9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 — Experience a vibrant night of rockin' swing with The Thrills and the electrifying Johnny Spampinato.