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Rockville
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Musician Daryl Davis has persuaded over 200 individuals to quit hate groups through decades of dialogue & outreach. Known as the Klan Whisperer, he continues to share his story and foster unity in our local community. WJLA
- ➤ The Montgomery County Department of Recreation is collecting new and gently-used prom attire for students in need at the Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center (in Burtonsville) ahead of its fifth annual Prom Couture Closet event in April; donations will be accepted during regular business hours. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools begins a 30-day pilot of VOLT AI on March 2 at three high schools, including Magruder, Bethesda-Chevy Chase, and Seneca Valley. The tool uses current cameras to flag emergencies without facial recognition or audio recording, while local parents ask to see the contract agreement. WJLA
- ➤ On Feb. 24, the Montgomery County school board tentatively approved a $3.79B operating budget for fiscal year 2027 at a meeting in Rockville, including revised staffing and funding changes for special education, + the plan now heads to County Executive Elrich for review before reaching the County Council next month. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools ended varsity-level girls gymnastics because of declining participation and rising costs, leaving a long-running program behind. Gymnastics instructor Paula Shaibani (representing community frustration) presented a petition with over 1,000 signatures at a Rockville board meeting on Feb. 24. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ramp metering signals are now live on 16 northbound I-270 ramps in Frederick and Montgomery counties as part of the I-270 Innovative Congestion Management Project and may cut morning commute times by up to 30 minutes today. WUSA9
- ➤ Montgomery County approved the 294-acre Viva White Oak Development District with its first Tax Increment Financing plan near the FDA campus for a $2.8 billion project that includes commercial + residential, retail, and a life science center. The town center will open in 2028 while other parts finish later. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ DC Water will hold a meeting tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Whitman High School (7100 Whittier Blvd.) in Bethesda to explain repair plans after a collapsed sewer line spilled 300 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River last month. MoCo360
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Chuck Underwood Trio Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience an engaging blend of jazz, folk, rock, and blues from the dynamic Chuck Underwood Trio.
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Piece of Cake 5K/10K Race
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Meadow Hall Elementary School, Rockville, MD — Registration Fee Required — Participate in a fun 5K or 10K race benefiting the local community.
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Children of the Book: A Celebration of Reading Together
7:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — B'nai Israel Congregation — Free entry — Explore the impact of shared reading on family connections with author Ilana Kurshan.
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