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Rockville
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Five Montgomery County high school teams are in The Washington Post's top 20 rankings, with Bullis School, Walt Whitman, and Winston Churchill earning spots. County leaders are promoting Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month while responders handled a pickup truck fire in North Potomac amid deep snow on Monday. MoCo360
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A townhouse fire in Chevy Chase displaced several families Sunday evening as 75 firefighters battled heavy smoke from an attic blaze with no injuries reported while officials investigated a possible fireplace link amid a snowstorm. WUSA9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Four Amazon Fresh stores in Montgomery County will close Sunday as Amazon shifts to focus on online grocery delivery and plans to convert some sites to Whole Foods Market stores. Affected locations include those in Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, and Silver Spring. MoCo360
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSSC Water warned that freezing temperatures may cause water main breaks in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, though there is no boil water advisory now. The utility advises residents to use water only for essential needs — like shorter showers and dripping faucets — to maintain pressure and avoid issues. WUSA9
- ➤ A collapsed section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line caused a spill that sent overflows into the Potomac River. A temporary bypass activated on Jan. 24 restored near-normal flow as crews plan long-term repairs, and local + federal teams worked to contain the spill and protect water quality. WUSA9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ MoCo officials said emergency roads and over half of residential streets were plowed by Tuesday morning and crews had passed all local roads by Tuesday afternoon & work at downtown intersections continued to clear ice. The county’s snow emergency was expected to end today. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bethesda native Carsten Vissering, a former swimmer at Georgetown Prep, will represent the U.S. in the two-man and four-man bobsled events next month at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy (the two-man race starts Feb. 16 and the four-man on Feb. 21). Montgomery Community Media
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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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International Gem & Jewelry Show
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Registration fee for licensed wholesale buyers — Explore a dazzling collection of gems and jewelry from around the world.
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Valentine's Day Surprise & Delight
Evening — MoCo's Founding Farmers — $50 add-on — Surprise your date with a romantic dinner featuring roses, bubbles, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
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Quinceañera Wonderland Expo 2026
1-5 p.m. — Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center — Entry fee varies — Experience the magic of quinceañera planning with the latest trends and amazing vendors.
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CGT Jazz Collective Live Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation of $10-$20 — Enjoy an evening of exciting jazz from seasoned performers at a local favorite tavern.
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Wolf's Blues Show & Sit-In Jam
7-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience an unforgettable night of local blues talent and surprise guest musicians from near and far.
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Dan Hovey Acoustic Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy an acoustic journey featuring the sounds of classic rock and original compositions.
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