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Rockville
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a free grocery store at the Fairmount Heights Branch Library helps reduce food insecurity by offering groceries to local residents. The new effort aims to improve community food access. WUSA9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Caitlin Mateo at Founding Farmers in Potomac begins her day with an early drive from Virginia to lead the breakfast rush as her team readies over 200 items to serve about 2,600 guests weekly. The kitchen focuses on fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients to create popular dishes like chicken and waffles. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School principal Brandi K. Overton was named this year’s recipient of the Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award for her work in academic excellence, positive human relations, and community outreach; her innovative leadership helped the school rise to a three-star rating for the first time since 2019. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ The Montgomery County school board voted Thursday to raise school meal prices by 30 cents for the 2026-27 academic year. Breakfast will cost $1.60 and lunch for elementary students will cost $2.85 and for secondary students $3.10 (free and reduced-price meals remain unchanged). MoCo360
- ➤ Three Montgomery County school counselors were named Counselors of the Year at the May 21 Board of Education meeting. The honorees include Laurenne Moreland of Bethesda Elementary, Latisha Nelson of Lakelands Park Middle, and Stephanie Powell of Wheaton High. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ A May 26 cornerstone ceremony marked the completion of the 44th student-built house by construction trades programs at Thomas Edison High School of Technology and Seneca Valley High School in cooperation with the Montgomery County Students Construction Trades Foundation. The single-family home at 12402 O’Fallon Street (Silver Spring) will soon hit the market. Montgomery County Public Schools
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Glen Echo and Cabin John report that a foul sewage odor still clings to the Potomac months after a massive spill from an interceptor collapse, and they worry hotter weather will worsen the smell. WUSA9
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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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