Good morning, Rockville.

Duke’s Grocery opened its first restaurant outside Washington, D.C. in Potomac Place—hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. attended by County Councilmember Andrew Friedson; the British-style gastropub served dinner only on opening night and will soon add lunch and brunch service.

Montgomery County Police are searching for a man who fired multiple shots into a Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Wheaton on Monday night (no injuries were reported) as officers secured the scene.

A 21-year-old man was found guilty in a Rockville court of first-degree murder in a 2022 gang shooting in Silver Spring that killed a 20-year-old man—he also was convicted of conspiracy and attempted murder and now faces multiple life sentences with an extra 40 years as sentencing is set for Aug. 18.

In the latest episode of MCM’s YouthTalks Podcast, Heda, a student at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, hosts a discussion with her classmates Hana and Juliana about the challenges of being teen immigrants in Montgomery County.

They share experiences with language barriers and cultural changes — showing how small wins build strength as they adapt to a new country.

Montgomery County Public Schools hosted its annual Youth Climate Summit at Julius West Middle School on April 5—nearly 200 students learned about climate issues, heard remarks from local officials, and participated in workshops that included shrub planting and waste reduction measures. Students then created personal climate action plans and donated leftover lunch to help feed those in need.

On Tuesday, Montgomery County Council approved changes that will speed up turning nearly empty office buildings into housing as part of its More Housing N.O.W. plan amid a housing shortage and rising home prices.

The new rules offer faster permit reviews — and provide tax breaks for projects that include affordable units while allowing self-storage in mostly vacant buildings.

Montgomery County Fire Chief Corey Smedley paused his plan to shift staff from the Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department to cover new Advanced Life Support units as emergency calls have risen by nearly 30% since 2013.

He is meeting with firefighters and will ask council members for more funding on April 21 — a decision made amid concerns from career firefighters about balancing resources.

Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen led 24 senators in sending a letter Tuesday to Homeland Security and ICE urging the immediate return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—a Maryland father mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison despite his granted protected status—with lawmakers stating that deportations without due process are unacceptable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open House at 601 Reserve Champion Dr

1-3 p.m. — 601 Reserve Champion Dr, Rockville, MD — $1,049,000 — Explore a modern colonial home with impressive upgrades and a gourmet kitchen.