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Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will offer high school summer sessions for students to earn credit or improve grades, with classes held four days a week at six county locations. Students will register with their school counselor through Synergy to secure a spot. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ State lawmakers are considering an emergency bill to let MCPS use a 1,080-hour requirement instead of 180 days, which could shorten the 2025—2026 school year. The measure — spurred by weather-related schedule changes — awaits a Senate committee hearing. MoCo360
- ➤ Maryland officials are considering a bill to empower the state's Commission on Civil Rights to investigate school discrimination amid slowed federal protections from staff cuts; lawmakers say the measure may offer a needed local option & help families facing bias in schools. WTOP
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting the first-ever Superintendent’s Shuffle on Saturday, Apr. 11 at Bohrer Park to support the MCPS Educational Foundation's Dine with Dignity Campaign; registration starts at $30 and includes a race bib + T-shirt and access to event-day activities. Montgomery County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, March 5, DC Water officials briefed the media on updates to repair the Potomac Interceptor after a collapse spilled millions of gallons of sewage from misplaced boulders. They said an independent investigation has been launched and environmental restoration work has begun while most water advisories have been lifted. FOX 5 DC
- ➤ Maryland Commission on Civil Rights officials supported a bill at a hearing last week to give the state power to investigate school discrimination — the move comes as federal enforcement has slowed due to office cuts. WJLA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday (March 5) a mental health panel organized by Athletes for Hope at Parkland Magnet Middle School helped youth cope with stress, anxiety and depression as Olympian Mo'ath Alkhawaldeh, National Soccer Hall of Famer John Harkes and sports psychiatrist Mena Mirhom shared advice. WJLA
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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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The Redwine Jazz Band Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation of $10-$20 — Enjoy a night of classic jazz with the reunited Redwine Jazz Band.
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