Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local salon, soup dumpling restaurant and sushi bar are using robots to boost service. Privai Spa at Pike & Rose offers robotic massages, Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings uses a music-playing delivery robot and a Rockville sushi bar has Kur-B serving drinks. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCPS choirs from Cabin John Middle School and Walter Johnson High School performed at a prestigious eastern regional choral conference in Providence last month. The competitive blind audition recognized their talent and offered students a chance to connect with top groups. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Today at 6:30 p.m., the school district is holding a community meeting to discuss nearly $300 million in renovations needed to keep Wootton High School open + community members will learn about funding details and next steps. WUSA9
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools announced that April 15 will now be an early release day for students while Friday remains a noninstructional day for teacher planning. The district said classes will continue until June 26. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DC Water finished emergency repairs on the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewage line near the C&O Canal in Cabin John Tuesday and the agency held a press conference to outline months of rehabilitation—flushing the canal and shoring up the pipe—to ensure long-term safety. WJLA
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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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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
2:30-5 p.m. — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville — Cost Included — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while sipping Turkish tea and enjoying a fun, colorful experience.
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