Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Maryland Women’s Business Center in Rockville launched Founders Rising in December 2025, an eight-week program that helps laid-off federal workers build sustainable businesses.
Graduates like Megan Ritter received certificates last Wednesday, and City Council member Kate Fulton praised their progress + community impact.
🏛️ Government
DC Water is repairing a pipeline after a Jan.
19 collapse spilled over 240 million gallons into the Potomac, with work expected to take 4-6 weeks. Rockville’s X-energy Reactor Co. earned a federal license to produce reactor fuel while Montgomery County Fire and Rescue rescued 2 people from Poolesville floodwaters.
Rockville government officials urged Montgomery County Public Schools to reconsider moving Wootton High School to Gaithersburg in a letter released Feb.
17. They argued that permanently closing the community hub would disrupt local services and proposed using Crown as a holding site during renovations.
🎉 Rockville Events
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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.
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.
Cash Bingo Night
7-9:30 p.m. — Rockville Moose Lodge — Food and drinks available — Experience a fun-filled evening of cash bingo and community camaraderie.
Dog and Cat Adoption Event
12-3 PM — PetSmart — Free entry — Discover your new furry friend at Lucky Dog's adoption event featuring both dogs and cats.
Peace, Love & Boogie Woogie Happy Hour
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy a vibrant happy hour with award-winning songwriter and pianist Bill Starks blending Americana sounds.
Beatles at Dietle's
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy Happy Hour and dive into a nostalgic evening filled with Beatles classics and '60s hits.
Sean Chyun Live Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience the versatile musical talent of Sean Chyun as he blends blues rock, pop, and soul.
Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
7-9 p.m. — F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $44 — Experience a breathtaking ballet of love and magic as the Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake.
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