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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Montgomery County has been restored and expanded after a 2019 flood damaged its historic building built by freed slaves and displaced congregants for over five years. Pastor Evalina Huggins said the church now sits four feet higher and uses two bioretention ponds to divert floodwaters away — a project funded by private, corporate, county and state contributions. WTOP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former Senior Budget Analyst from Montgomery Village pleaded guilty to embezzling over $650,000 from the State Department between March 2022 and April 2024—she faces up to 10 years in prison with a sentencing set for September 18 and must pay $657,347.50 in restitution. WJLA
- ➤ Vipul Thakkar (53) of Owings Mills pleaded guilty to a gold bar scam that targeted two elderly victims in Montgomery County and received a 10-year sentence with only 18 months to serve, 5 years of probation, and an order to pay $40,000 in restitution. WTOP
- ➤ On April 27, 2025, at about 7:40 a.m., Montgomery County Police stopped Derwood driver Karen Christine Gangloff when her Jeep sped through barriers set to protect Pike's Peek 10k runners—officers later broke her window to remove her and charged her with first-degree assault and disorderly conduct. WJLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen MCPS students at seven high schools have received National Merit corporate-sponsored scholarships that offer renewable stipends from $1,000 to $10,000 per year or one-time payments between $2,500 and $5,000+ The awards let students attend any regionally accredited college and come from sponsors such as AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals+Leidos. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Students at Sligo Middle School presented research on topics including space exploration and writing practice at the school’s first Project SUCCESS Symposium on April 25. Teachers and parents said the interdisciplinary program—where students learn English, Science, and Social Studies from the same teacher for four consecutive periods—boosted student confidence and academic skills. Montgomery County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Council approved collective bargaining agreements for three unions on Tuesday, including wage increases to offset inflation and step raises for long-term employees—councilmembers warned the contracts leave few options for cost cuts in a $7.65 billion operating budget and noted an income tax hike may be needed to fund public schools in the coming fiscal year. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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