Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Call Your Mother will hand out free scratch-off ticket prizes on National Bagel Day Thursday across all its shops, Dunkin’ opened a modern Next Generation shop in Derwood that offers faster service, and Mango Mango Dessert plans to open in Rockville’s Congressional Plaza in the coming months. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools did not track employee criminal charges + alleged child abuse, an audit found, delaying over 10,000 background rescreenings. The district has completed the rescreenings and placed flagged employees on administrative leave pending further investigation. WJLA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A $1M plan aims to protect senior services for vulnerable residents in Montgomery County as councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles said it will help keep essential programs running. WUSA9
- ➤ Montgomery County adjusted 36 Ride on Bus routes to improve reliability and on-time performance, with the changes taking effect on Monday, Jan. 12. WUSA9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maryland health officials listed potential measles exposure sites after confirming a case in a preschooler; exposures took place on Jan. 7 near BWI (Amtrak trains and shuttles) and on Jan. 9 at a hospital. Visitors should verify vaccination and watch for symptoms from Jan. 16 until Jan. 30. FOX 5 DC
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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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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.
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