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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sandy Spring Friends School -- a Quaker private school in Sandy Spring -- will close at the end of the 2024-2025 school year because it cannot cover its operating costs. The board said it will work with families by offering tuition refunds and guidance for finding new schools as graduation is planned for June 7. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools plan to change the grading system to address student complaints about confusing rules and grade inflation—these changes include averaging the first two marking periods, a 10-day rule for work submission, and new teacher training. If approved, the new system will start in the 2025-2026 school year. FOX 5 DC
- ➤ Briggs Chaney Middle School celebrated National Poetry Month and Literacy Day by showcasing student poetry, with 100 students having their original works published. Sixteen students read their poems aloud with slideshows as part of the school’s 20th anniversary celebration of the event. Montgomery County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Moore will sign House Bill 1378 that amends the Child Victims Act by lowering compensation limits for abuse survivors to $700,000 from private institutions and $400,000 from governmental agencies—measures that will take effect on June 1. WJLA
- ➤ Maryland lawmakers, including Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Steny Hoyer and Congressman Glenn Ivey, met on Monday at Goddard Flight Space Center to oppose a plan cutting NASA's budget from over $7 billion to nearly $4 billion this year. They warned the cuts could cost local jobs and send engineers overseas—threatening the region’s economic and security interests. WTOP
- ➤ Maryland legislators approved the Sgt- Patrick Kepp Act, a law named after a Montgomery police officer who lost both legs when a driver hit him at over 100 mph that imposes tougher penalties including up to 60 days in jail for driving 30 mph above the speed limit. Raphael Mayorga, 21, was found guilty on the day Kepp was injured and will be sentenced on Aug- 27 while the bill now awaits Gov- Wes Moore's signature. Montgomery Community Media
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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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Open House at 5104 Oakglen Drive
1-3 p.m. — 5104 Oakglen Drive — $649,000 — Explore a beautiful home in a serene lot close to the metro and shopping options.
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Pine Leaf Boys Concert
8:30-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience the energetic sounds of Louisiana's Pine Leaf Boys blending Cajun, Zydeco, and more.
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