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Rockville
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Princess Awesome, a Silver Spring children’s clothing importer, welcomed the new federal tariff refund program launched on April 20, but the small business remains concerned that covering only duties paid will not ease financial strain from lost sales. Co-founders cut salaries and took loans as they await relief. MoCo360
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mara Klein, a Rockville actor, appears on HBO Max’s series The Pitt as Debbie Cohen in three episodes — her feature in Bethesda Magazine’s May/June issue details her journey from local theater to a breakthrough role in special effects makeup. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools named Burtonsville teacher Michelle Elie Teacher of the Year at Blair High School in Silver Spring today. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders in Montgomery County are calling to bring School Resource Officers back to schools following recent violent incidents and argue for a new model with specialized training + stronger oversight. They stress a clear separation between school safety and routine discipline while aiming to restore trust in school security. WJLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Laurel Park is set to host the historic Preakness Stakes this Saturday as Pimlico undergoes major renovations. Attendance is capped at 4,800 to create a more intimate race day + local horse Taj Mahal is expected to compete and bring community pride. WUSA9
- ➤ Baba Oladotun from Silver Spring will join the USA Basketball Under 18 National Team Training Camp starting May 21 at Colorado Springs — the talented forward led his school to its first state title and will aim to shine at the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Mexico. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Walter Johnson High School captured Montgomery County’s final gymnastics title on Tuesday night as the undefeated Wildcats bested six teams. Coach Ana Lorenzo (30) said she teaches gymnasts to try hard and support each other when learning new routines. MoCo360
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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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ChABSA Annual Scientific Symposium
Keynote Speakers Kelly Schultz and Rebecca Bradford — 9 a.m. — The Universities at Shady Grove — Check website for registration details — Engage with leading experts in biosafety and biotechnology.
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