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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A verdict was reached in the trial of Raphael Mayorga—accused of intentionally hitting police officer Sergeant Pat Kepp, who lost both legs in the crash—who was found not guilty of attempted murder and first-degree assault but guilty of second-degree assault and fleeing and eluding police. FOX 5 DC
- ➤ Officials in Montgomery County warned residents about a rise in driveway paving scams after many homeowners reported unlicensed workers offering low-cost repairs that ended in poor work—prompting the Office of Consumer Protection to seize equipment from suspected scammers—and urged people to verify contractor credentials before any payment. FOX 5 DC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools teacher Rahman Culver filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination after he was demoted from a planned assistant principal role and reassigned to Clarksburg High School with a $25K salary cut — he claims the staffing changes unfairly targeted Black educators — similar provisional roles were removed from several high-FARMS schools. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools presented new grading rules on April 11 to raise clarity and expectations for students for the upcoming school year; the changes will end grade rounding, set clear deadlines for late work, and redefine the (50% rule) to better reflect student effort. Some board members and a student representative raised concerns about fairness for current high school students, and staff will discuss the plans further. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ High school students in Montgomery County organized as Friends of Asylum and Immigration Reform to push for immigrant protections by testifying in Annapolis. They led letter-writing campaigns, distributed know-your-rights cards and rallied for legal safeguards—an effort supported by Del. Ashanti Martinez. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is offering $3 million to the private owners of White’s Ferry to help them work out a deal and reopen the historic route that closed in December 2020—this offer combines state, county, and town funds and requires an agreement by July 1. The plan is part of the county’s Capital Improvements Program to restore a vital travel link between Maryland and Virginia. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Council passed a zoning text amendment that lets qualified nonprofits use vacant office space above the ground floor for storage if the building has been 90% empty for two years — the move aims to reduce office vacancies following the COVID pandemic. Council President Kate Stewart said the change is part of a broader strategy that includes office rental grants for new and growing businesses. MoCo360
- ➤ Metro’s Board of Directors approved the 2026 budget of $4.96 billion on Thursday to extend service and improve security without raising fares. Metrorail will begin extended weekend hours on Sunday, June 22 — and the Better Bus Network Redesign with 11 new bus routes will take effect on June 29. WTOP
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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Swing Dance Lessons for Beginners and Intermediates
7-8 p.m. — Dawn Crafton Dance Connection — $140 for eight weeks — Master the fundamentals of swing dance in a partner-friendly class environment.
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