Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
Good morning, Rockville.
🏘️ Community
Montgomery County Animal Services has reached capacity for large dogs after accepting 29 new canines, raising their total to over 100.
The shelter invites the community to adopt or foster with visiting hours (Tuesday–Friday: noon–7 p.m., Saturday–Sunday: noon–5 p.m.).
💼 Business
Tiffany and Chris McCasland of Rockville secured a $200,000 investment for their product The Chair Blanket on ABC's Shark Tank Wednesday evening.
The couple will use the funds to expand their business.
Maryland Women’s Business Council is launching a program that helps women displaced by federal layoffs find new business opportunities.
The initiative will provide local resources (in Rockville) to support entrepreneurship.
🎓 Education
Twelve middle schools competed last month at Montgomery College’s Rockville Campus Theatre Arts Building for the Black History 365 Knowledge Bowl.
Julius West Middle School won first place; the event, co-sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mu Nu Chapter + Montgomery College, highlighted Black history as American history.
🌲 Environment
Montgomery County today keeps its advisory against using the Potomac River for recreation as water tests still show high E. coli levels near the Potomac Whitewater Racing Center's training canal despite some promising results.
DC Water crews are making repairs + officials will update the advisory once conditions become safe.
🏛️ Government
Fani-González unveiled a proposed zoning amendment on Thursday at Soltesz Engineering in Rockville to cut permitting times from 120 to 60 days for projects creating at least 200 jobs or in strategic industries.
The council will consider the measure on Tuesday.
Safety advocates and transportation officials announced a national school bus safety plan that recommends 69 measures to curb drivers from illegally passing stopped buses.
The plan calls for using cameras and raising fines, with pilot projects underway in nearby counties (Montgomery, Howard, Prince George’s, and Anne Arundel) to protect students.
📰 Real Estate
Montgomery County Planning Board extended Aksoylu Properties' expired plans for a 106-unit high-rise at 8008 Wisconsin Ave in downtown Bethesda to Dec.
31, 2026 & the public facilities review to Dec. 31, 2027. The developer will improve the derelict site with temporary facade enhancements by the end of April.
🏈 Sports
Four MCPS high school boys basketball teams compete for a state title in Friday’s quarterfinals + Seneca Valley, Blake, and Walt Whitman face opponents in Class 4A while Col. Zadok Magruder hosts Overlea in Rockville.
The semifinals are set for Monday + the championship is scheduled for Wednesday.
🎉 Rockville Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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