Good morning, Rockville.

IonQ, a quantum computing company from College Park, rang the NYSE Closing Bell on Tuesday, April 14 to celebrate World Quantum Day & mark decades of academic breakthroughs licensed from local research with Chairman Niccolò de Masi and NYSE's Tara Dziedzic at the ceremony.

Grammy winners Chris Brown and Usher will perform at Northwest Stadium on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 for their North American tour.

Tickets go on sale through a Citi presale starting April 21 plus general sales beginning April 27 at noon.

Montgomery County parents filed an emergency request on March 31 to pause the board’s decision to move Wootton High School from Rockville to Gaithersburg while state reviews begin + affecting plans for a new setup in 2027-2028.

Montgomery Parks will begin upgrades after receiving a $6 million gift from the state to renovate seven parks and expand solar power production.

Projects include parking improvements, playground updates and field restorations — plans and timelines are still to be shared.

Bethesda’s Kiki Rice, a UCLA guard who helped win the school's first NCAA title, was selected sixth overall by Toronto Tempo at Monday's WNBA draft in New York.

Toronto Tempo will play its first regular season game on May 8 as Rice learns from team veterans (including coach Sandy Brondello).

The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club: Real Estate Networking Event

5:45-8:30 p.m. — Twinbrook Library — Free entry — Engage with a unique community focused on cash-flow freedom through real estate education and networking.

Pike's Peek 10K Race

7:50-10 a.m. — Shady Grove Metro Station Kiss & Ride — Check website for registration details — Participate in one of Montgomery County's premier 10K races and enjoy a post-race festival with food and activities.

Yates McKendree & Kevin McKendree Live Performance

9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience heartfelt traditional blues played live with legendary talents Yates and Kevin McKendree.

Walter Salas-Humara Live Performance

5:30-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience a night of storytelling and music from acclaimed artist Walter Salas-Humara blending rock with Americana influence.

EveryMile for EveryMind 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk

8:30-10:00 AM — The Square at Rockville — Entry fee not specified — Raise awareness for mental health during this community-focused fun run event.