Sunday, May 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 2-year-old girl died after being left in a car for hours in the Wheaton-Glenmont area when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue found her on Wednesday—official cause of death remains under investigation. WUSA9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County police are asking for help to locate Brandon Lee Smith, a 27-year-old autistic man last seen Friday around 7 p.m. near McGrath Blvd — Citadel Avenue in Rockville while wearing black and green pajama pants, a gray Champion hoodie and a royal blue North Face jacket as he carried a gray bowl with cereal. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of protesters gathered outside NIH in Bethesda on Saturday to fight a proposed 40% funding cut that they say will hurt health care research. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D.—citing the cuts as making America sicker—will file a resolution on Monday calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to resign. WUSA9
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maryland health and labor officials have finalized new workplace heat stress rules to protect workers as the state enters its annual heat season after a 2024 summer that saw 27 heat-related deaths and over 1,200 emergency room visits. Employers must now provide water, cool areas, and scheduled breaks when the heat index rises—steps intended to give workers time to adjust safely to high temperatures. WTOP
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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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Open House for a Stunning Townhome
2-4 p.m. — 1306 Wild Oak Terrace — $819,900 — Explore a beautiful 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath townhome in the desirable Tower Oaks community.
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Brother Bill Quintet Live Jazz
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10-$20 suggested donation — Enjoy the classic 50's and 60's Blue Note jazz vibes from the Brother Bill Quintet.
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One Thin Dime Reunion Concert
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $20 — Catch the legendary blues-rock band One Thin Dime live as they reunite for a special evening of music.
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Big Howdy Bluegrass Showcase Featuring Special Guests Murphy and Casey Henry
5-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 — Experience a night of progressive bluegrass with special guests and local talent.
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Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience an explosive yet intimate performance blending funky rhythms and lyrical mastery from Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound.
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