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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will raise meal prices by 30 cents for 2026-2027 to offset rising costs and school lunch debt. Developers pitched a 134-unit apartment near Chevy Chase Lake for mid-May review while rapper T.I. will perform at The Fillmore on July 18 with tickets on sale Friday. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools is celebrating National Physical Education and Sport Week at MLK Middle School by offering the Riding for Focus program — an initiative that teaches students cycling skills, endurance, and confidence using heart rate monitors — and helps them practice essential riding techniques. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Montgomery Blair High School teacher Michelle Elie was named Teacher of the Year 2026 by Montgomery Public Schools this week. She teaches 12th-grade English and leads the Silver Chips newspaper while also founding an Afro-American studies academy, and she will represent the district as a nominee for Maryland teacher honors. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Teachers held rallies and walk-outs on May 7 as budget talks intensified in Montgomery County. Educators warned that proposed cuts in pay and staffing could affect classroom programs at local schools, including Takoma Park Middle School. WJLA
- ➤ MCPS high schools will hold graduation ceremonies on May 28 at UMBC to help families plan ahead + those who cannot attend in person will be able to watch the live stream on the MCPS YouTube channel. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Jones Lane Elementary PE teacher Jenna Kaufman has attended her students' weekend sports games and plans more appearances this spring to show her support, extending care beyond the classroom. Her involvement on the sidelines makes school sports a more engaging experience for children. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools has added 10 new schools to its Maryland Green Schools certification program, now totaling 123 certified schools with 58% of MCPS meeting the standard. A statewide celebration will take place May 28 at Sandy Point State Park during the Maryland Green Schools Youth Summit. Montgomery County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Metro’s summer construction will close stations between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights — a change that has raised concerns among riders about possible delays as work continues. WUSA9
- ➤ Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation will host a free Safety Day on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carver Educational Services Center (850 Hungerford Drive) to teach safe cycling, driving and walking with demos, a traffic garden, bike raffle, music and food trucks. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Crews in Silver Spring installed the final rail section of the Purple Line, marking a key project milestone as the light-rail line for Montgomery & Prince George’s counties is set to open next year. WUSA9
- ➤ WTOP and Knox-Systems launched the '250 Years of America' series to show how World War II codebreaking teaches a lesson for today's looming quantum security risks. Local tech firms and government agencies in the region must update old encryption before quantum computing makes systems vulnerable. WTOP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Bobby Mukkamala of the American Medical Association warned residents in Maryland and other Northeast states to review tick bite symptoms — such as redness and fever — to help protect their families. WUSA9
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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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Patience
8:00 – 10:30 PM — F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $30 Adults, $28 Seniors, $26 Students — Enjoy a fresh take on a classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta filled with whimsy and love triangles.
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Scott Ambush Band Performance
2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Check for admission details — Enjoy a lively afternoon of music with the talented Scott Ambush Band.
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