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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The county's Department of Transportation will host a free Community Safety Day in Rockville on May 10 — the event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carver Educational Services Center parking lot on 850 Hungerford Drive and includes safety demonstrations, music, and activities for children. Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery County Recreation co-sponsor the event. Montgomery Community Media
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three people, including two children, were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after Montgomery County Fire Rescue pulled them from a building on Ruatan Street in Takoma Park on March 3rd— the children were unconscious and the adult was awake at the time of the rescue. WJLA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two teens—a 16-year-old from Wheaton and a 17-year-old from Olney—were arrested on multiple handgun charges after officers stopped a Silver Honda near Glenmont Shopping Center on April 2 and found a loaded handgun in the vehicle. FOX 5 DC
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A LendingTree study released April 4 found that raising a child now costs an average of $29,419 per year—35% higher than two years ago—with families in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia facing high expenses as Maryland ranked fourth at $31,601, Washington ranked ninth at $29,186 and Virginia ranked fourteenth at $26,666. The study analyzed costs for essentials like food, clothing and transportation. FOX 5 DC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County transportation officials will hold a virtual public meeting on April 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss plans to rehabilitate the 1936 Brink Road Bridge over Great Seneca Creek; public feedback can be sent by email or online until May 30 (written comments count equally with oral remarks). Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Maryland transportation leaders said today that the Purple Line has entered a dynamic testing phase on a one-mile track using eight light rail vehicles. Officials said testing will continue through 2026—passengers are expected in 2027 as the project reaches 76% complete. WJLA
SPORTS NEWS
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Sparklebot & Clem Fandango Live
6-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience an earworm buffet of original songs inspired by legendary artists.
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Easter Celebration with the Bunny
12-2 p.m. — King Farm Village Center — Free entry — Families can enjoy a delightful Easter celebration with activities and entertainment near Coffee Republic.
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Open House at 14106 Chinkapin Drive
1-4 p.m. — 14106 Chinkapin Drive — $1,350,000 — Explore a stunning 5-bedroom home in the sought-after Willows of Potomac neighborhood, featuring space and elegance.
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Federal Pharmacists Network Blanket Making Event
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Earle B. Wood Middle School — Registration required — Help make blankets for children in need with the Federal Pharmacists Network and Project Linus.
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Create Your Own Yantra Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Vedic Health — First event free — Explore sacred geometry and create a personal yantra to align your energy.
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The Wharf Rats Live Performance
9:00-11:55 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience a captivating long format jam sound with The Wharf Rats, a band evolved over fifteen years to blend unique originals with classic influences.
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Billy Coulter Band Live Performance
9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — General admission — Experience the authentic sound of DC's Billy Coulter blending Rock and Pop influences.
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Pike's Peek 10K Race
7:50-11:50 AM — Shady Grove — Registration fee applies — Compete in a USATF Certified 10k race known for its personal record potential.
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Certified Infant Massage Instructor Training
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Reginald S. Lourie Center — $720 — Learn to empower parents through the Loving Touch® Method© of Infant Massage.
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Springtime Cherry Blossoms Modern Calligraphy Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Bonchon — $65 — Discover the art of modern calligraphy amidst the beauty of cherry blossom season.
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