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Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Galway Elementary hosted a gala for fifth grade girls to celebrate STEM learning with over 100 students, featuring social hour, dinner, live music, STEM remarks by teacher Maria Mauras and a keynote from chemist Dr. Kameron J. King (founder of BlackGirlScientist, LLC). Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ The Child Care Scholarship program in Maryland will reopen this summer after the Department of Education froze funding last year, offering families a renewed chance for affordable care. WUSA9
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 12, the Hispanic Alliance for Education honored 27 high school seniors for academic excellence, leadership, and community service in Montgomery County. The event celebrated distinguished scholars (including students from Seneca Valley and Richard Montgomery) and noted over $150,000 in awarded scholarships since 1996. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ MCPS held the 2026 Sustainability Poster Contest with over 2,300 entries showing creative efforts for environmental care. Winning posters will be on display at Rockville Memorial Library in June and new designs will be distributed to schools next year. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ School board candidates debated school safety and academic excellence at forums in Poolesville and online as they prepare for the June 23 primary election, focusing on improving student performance & addressing facility challenges. MoCo360
- ➤ Sixteen projects by MCPS student historians will compete at the National History Day competition June 14-18 at the University of Maryland, College Park (after qualifying in the March county and May 2 state contests). Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Seneca Valley High School recently hosted Maryland Eco Heroes when students met representatives from six local environmental organizations to learn about conservation, sustainability, volunteering and career opportunities (a growing interest in green fields). Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ MCPS is reviewing its lunchtime food delivery policies after safety concerns and has introduced a designated DoorDash table—this update mirrors similar changes at other local schools. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new report from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments shows homelessness in the region rose 1% to 9,790 people. The count, done on Feb. 4 and shared at a Wednesday meeting, saw increases in D.C. and Prince George’s while Montgomery County reported a decline after expanding housing options. WTOP
- ➤ Montgomery County officials condemned racist remarks by two GOP colleagues who mocked Delegate Wu’s accent and accused him of spying. Councilmember Mink pressed for apology ahead of the Heritage Month event at Stella B. Werner Council Office Building — a local landmark — in Rockville on Tuesday. 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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The Poor Ellen Smith Band
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Experience the nostalgic sounds of Americana with vintage Bluegrass, Blues, and Country vibes.
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