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Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local entrepreneur Stefano Marzano reconnected this week with his childhood eye doctor, Dr. Marijean Miller, at Children’s National after more than a decade apart. Marzano announced he will donate 10,000 meals over the next 10 months and plans to continue supporting the hospital to fight food insecurity. WTOP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The family-owned Greek restaurant Our Mom Eugenia will open this fall at Bethesda’s Westbard Square development with a 2,400-sqft space at 5315 Zenith Overlook; the eatery features a 14-seat bar and a four-season outdoor patio (set to enhance dining) as work begins in the coming months. MoCo360
- ➤ Since last September, county officials opened Oak Barrel & Vine across the hall from Choice Wine & Beer, and owner Nick Gardner says his sales have fallen without extra staff or raises. He now faces challenges as the county store’s location continues to hurt his business. WTOP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Germantown historian Anthony Cohen plans to walk 750 miles from the Sandy Spring Slave Museum to Toronto starting May 4 and finishing on July 4 for a second walk to freedom. He will walk with different partners and host a community activation day to share local history + honor the Underground Railroad legacy. Montgomery Community Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools leaders discussed plans to adjust school boundaries at a March 12 work session; the Board will vote on changes March 26. If approved, the study will rebalance enrollment, reopen Charles W. Woodward High School, and affect student assignments (involving 47 elementary schools) over school years. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools have opened registration for PreK and Head Start programs, which help build early reading, math and social skills for children aged 3 to 5. Parents of children turning 5 by Sept. 1 should also register for full-day kindergarten. Montgomery County Public Schools
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A mysterious white substance spilled from pipes in Rock Creek on Wednesday, prompting neighbors to seek answers. Montgomery County environmental inspectors later said officials identified it as paint once it dissipated and warned that illegal dumping risks local waterways and wildlife. FOX 5 DC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County is recruiting 15 local residents to join its Water Quality Advisory Group to advise county leaders on water protection policies. The volunteer position lasts three years (with travel and dependent care reimbursements available), and applications must be submitted by Apr. 13. Montgomery Community Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Abbott recalled 3 million FreeStyle Libre sensors last November after reports of low sugar readings resulted in seven deaths and 860 serious injuries by Jan. 7. Dr. Vandhna Sharma at MedStar Montgomery advised users to verify low readings with a finger-stick. WTOP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Walt Whitman girls basketball won 50-38 against C.H. Flowers in the Maryland Class 4A state semifinals (they improved to a 25-0 record) and will face Richard Montgomery on Monday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at UMBC. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Maryland's Terps lost their Big Ten second-round game to Iowa after a 21 to 0 run erased an 11 point first half lead on Thursday; Coach Buzz Williams plans to address the team's 16 turnovers in the offseason. WTOP
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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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Second Night Passover Seder
5-8 p.m. — Am Kolel — Festive vegetarian meal — Experience a warm and inclusive Seder with themes of freedom and community connection.
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Anthony Pirog Trio with Skullcap Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation of $10-$20 — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Anthony Pirog Trio and Skullcap's improvisational prowess.
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Anniversary Celebration of Duo Retama
8 p.m. — Michael & Son Sports Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 25th anniversary with live performances from Peruvian stars and delicious food from All Peru Food Truck.
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