Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County residents were arrested for an illegal green card marriage scheme where U.S. citizens married undocumented immigrants to help them obtain green cards — details remain under investigation.

A documentary recounts how protesters integrated Glen Echo Amusement Park while local Winston Churchill High School graduate Marcel Penzes will perform at Strathmore next month — both stories show our community’s evolving history.

Montgomery County police said that 77-year-old Paul Jerome Marangos died after he was hit by a 2020 white Genesis G70 sedan while crossing Shady Grove Road from the median at the intersection of Shady Grove and Blackwell roads in Rockville on Thursday night—police said the driver stayed at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

Police in Montgomery County are seeking help to locate a Hispanic man seen driving a white newer model Ford Mustang — he dropped a Hispanic woman with multiple tattoos at White Oak Medical Center on Sunday morning, where she died shortly after arrival.

Montgomery County Public Schools teams from William Tyler Page Elementary, Roberto W.

Clemente Middle, Hallie Wells Middle, Albert Einstein High, John F. Kennedy High and Paint Branch High will compete in the MESA state competition on May 3 at Johns Hopkins University—each team showcasing projects like a planetary lander, wearable technology and a trash robot to spark interest in STEM.

The Montgomery County council overturned Gov. Marc Elrich's veto and approved a pilot program that lets developers turn commercial spaces with more than 50% vacancy into homes for lower income families + the law replaces taxes with a fixed payment for 20 years, aiming to boost housing and tax revenues in Bethesda, Germantown and Silver Spring.

On Monday, April 28, Montgomery County public safety heroes were honored at the 50th Annual Public Safety Awards held at the Bethesda Marriott Hotel—awardees rescued people in emergencies such as fires and suicide attempts.

County Executive Marc Elrich and Governor Wes Moore praised their service and announced plans to strengthen community support for public safety.

On April 29, Montgomery County Planning Board approved Chaberton Energy’s 11-acre solar project in Poolesville despite county planners recommending denial because the plan exceeds the zoning limit for solar development on prime agricultural soil — the decision now moves to the Maryland Public Service Commission with a public hearing set for May 19 and potential construction beginning soon to power about 500 homes by the end of 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spring 2025 All Hands & Open House Meeting

All Hands Conference — May 20-22 — 6001 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD — Free entry — Engage with biomedical experts to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and research.

Heiss Izmirlian Ensemble Performance

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No Cover — Experience a saxophone ensemble bringing the vibrant sounds of the Blue Note era to life.

Open House Event

1-3 p.m. — 408 Misty Knoll Dr, Rockville, MD — Free entry — Explore an exceptional home on a premium lot with southern exposure.