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Rockville
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 teens participated in the Dunk Alzheimer’s basketball tournament at B-CC High on Saturday to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Local business hope+plum’s CEO Skye Amundsen announced a growth plan with a 19,000 sqft move while MCPS secured a $6 million state grant to train school staff. MoCo360
- ➤ Nesta is a calm 7-year-old pointer mix at Humane Rescue Alliance who is undergoing heartworm treatment (provided at no cost to adopters) and is looking for a peaceful home where he can enjoy relaxed walks. WTOP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Molly Tea opened in Twinbrook Quarter with a special offer on drinks — customers receive a Maryland blue crab magnet until Sunday; Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings in Bethesda sells a Mother’s Day pottery gift through May 10, and Mediterranean restaurant Agora will open in downtown Bethesda on June 1. MoCo360
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local native Jason Beekman, a Rockville alum from Thomas S. Wootton High School (Musical Theater Center), co-produced a Netflix docuseries revisiting America’s Next Top Model that quickly topped Netflix’s English list. He continues to stay connected to his community while sharing his unique journey in early reality TV. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwood High sophomore Leul Dawit won the election for Montgomery County Board of Education with 64% of 58,424 votes on April 28 and will be sworn in in June for a one-year term. His win is first from Northwood since 1978 as school boundaries and programming changes loom. MoCo360
- ➤ Over 300 families are appealing to the State Board of Education to challenge Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to move Wootton High students to Gaithersburg’s new Crown High — the appeal claims the decision used faulty data and improper closure procedures, and the change will take effect in fall 2027. Montgomery Community Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland banned dynamic pricing in grocery stores, making it the first state to take this step + consumers will now enjoy consistent prices at checkout. WUSA9
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ This fall, Montgomery Housing Partnership will break ground on a $150M housing and arts center project in downtown Wheaton that redevelops Amherst Square Apartments into 39 townhomes and 272 apartments. The project received $1M in federal funding secured by state senators (Van Hollen, Alsobrooks) with completion expected by early 2029. MoCo360
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, North Bethesda — Includes materials and Turkish tea — Craft your own Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and creative workshop.
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Reggie Right Eye Duo +1
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy old school and original blues with eclectic covers from Reggie Right Eye Duo +1.
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4th Annual Spring Concert: An Enchanted Spring
8 PM - 10 PM — F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $30-$50 — Celebrate Spring with an enchanting musical evening featuring the French Choir of Washington and a chamber orchestra.
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The Thrills Concert
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience spine-tingling rock n’ roll with seasoned DC musicians.
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