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Rockville
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anthony Cohen of Germantown, a Rockville High graduate, began his 750-mile Freedom Walk on Monday from Sandy Spring Slave Museum toward Toronto; he plans to walk 12 miles a day—reaching Canada by July 4 while sharing stories of the Underground Railroad. Montgomery Community Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Crossland High School financial literacy teacher received a $500 check during teacher appreciation week in Rockville to honor her dedication. The gesture reflects local efforts to support educators. WUSA9
- ➤ Students and guardians from 41 schools gathered at Montgomery College’s Germantown campus for the Spring 2026 Game Changer’s Conference hosted by Unity Christian Fellowship—celebrating its 20th anniversary. The event featured leadership sessions and an essay contest, and the next conference will be held Oct. 24. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Piney Branch Elementary celebrates National Physical Education & Sport Week by offering swim lessons and classroom water safety sessions. Teachers and trained volunteers support students of varying abilities so they can build confidence and learn lifesaving techniques. Montgomery County Public Schools
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal officials designated Maryland as under a drought disaster on April 17, and nine counties including Montgomery are eligible for USDA assistance. Although the state does not face an immediate water shortage, below-average rainfall and below-normal groundwater levels call for careful water use. WTOP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jessica Ceja of Silver Spring became Montgomery County’s first adult and Maryland’s second patient to receive the FDA-approved Lyfgenia at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. The treatment uses her modified DNA to ease sickle cell disease—which affects over 5,000 residents—and offers potential long-term relief. Montgomery Community Media
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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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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — 12276 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD — Includes materials and refreshments — Craft a custom Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and creative environment.
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