Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland launched a one-stop website for new and expecting parents on Thursday that connects families with services including health care, parental leave, and child care scholarship info, and printed guides will be distributed at hospitals + local service centers. MoCo360
- ➤ On Maryland 355 (between Lowes Lane and Technology Way) today the speed limit was lowered from 45 to 40 mph affecting drivers along Urbana Pike. WUSA9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Rockville Ice Arena, the USA Warriors Sled Hockey Tournament took place over the weekend (May 16-17) where disabled veterans and first responders competed; Montgomery County police Lt. Patrick Kepp (who lost his legs after a 2023 crash) played in his first championship game and his team finished second. MoCo360
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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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Local Rockville Mom's Story of Resilience - and a Cause Worth Supporting
I'm Jill Thorne, a Rockville mom of two teenage girls, and I've been nominated in the Super Mom competition benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This past year has been one of the hardest of my life, and also one of the most transformative. I came out of it more grounded, more myself, and more committed to showing my daughters what it looks like to keep going.
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