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Rockville
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Department of Transportation is offering low-cost adult bike classes and *free* walk-up e-scooter sessions this spring at select sites, including Rockville and Germantown; registration costs $10 for residents and is required for sessions limited to 25 participants starting around 10 a.m. WUSA9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation officially launched HJF Innovation Labs + a biotech incubator in Bethesda that supports startups developing military and civilian medical technologies. The facility joins the county’s network and will meet growing demand for small lab space. Montgomery Community Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pepco CEO Tyler Anthony said winter bills now include delivery and supply costs, with supply rates increasing from $29 to $333 per megawatt day after heavy cold use. Customers eligible for a $300 relief credit can apply online + lawmakers plan new power plants for long-term relief. FOX 5 DC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCPS plans to purchase 140 gas-powered school buses after reporting that its electric fleet could not meet transportation demands. Bethesda Soccer Club is launching a new pre-professional men's team for summer play, and Takoma Park’s Soko Butcher Shop & Market will soon open a location in Virginia. MoCo360
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ D.C. Water is starting to clean up park land near the collapsed sewer line along Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County using a bypass that sends sewage through a short canal stretch. Repairs on the 72-inch pipeline may take about two months. WTOP
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Tax filers in Rockville can expect larger refunds with new law changes that raise the standard deduction and child tax credit — residents should gather documents for tip, overtime, auto loan interest and senior deductions before the April 15 filing deadline. FOX 5 DC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Council started Women’s History Month on Tuesday morning with a breakfast proclamation in Rockville and voted to support the United Nations treaty to eliminate discrimination against women. Montgomery Community Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allison Solomon was diagnosed with colon cancer at 37 in 2024 and has been in remission since, now sharing her experience as an advocate for screening while supporting the D.C. ScopeItOut 5K on March 22 as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. WTOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Whitman High's Vikings (19-3) narrowly escaped an upset by beating Churchill High 48-47 on Monday night at the Whitman gym in Bethesda, and they will face Walter Johnson High in the state regional finals on Wednesday. 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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HQL Training Class
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Engage Armament — Refunds available up to 2 days before event — Complete the training prerequisite to obtain your HQL in Maryland.
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