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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday at 1:40 p.m. in Brookville, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a 9-1-1 call and freed a horse whose leg fell through a wooden panel on a pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park; after sedation and cutting the panel, the animal walked off at 4:10 p.m. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Rescue crews freed a horse with soft tissue damage after it fell through a pedestrian bridge over the weekend at Patuxent River State Park (they were searching for an injured person), and the animal walked off and brushed its head against the team. WUSA9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In June, the sky shows exciting sights as Venus and Jupiter shine in the west and Altair completes the Summer Triangle, with a full strawberry moon on June 29. Stargazers can check out the summer solstice and other planet alignments (observe safely when using telescopes) for fun and learning. WTOP
- ➤ A district court judge ruled that Boyds’ Honey Acres Farm must stop hosting public music events at its beloved local venue, and the founders are challenging the decision. The dispute over its place on protected farmland shows a clash over agritourism — further details will follow. WTOP
- ➤ Maryland piano prodigy performed at Carnegie Hall, marking a major achievement for local talent and a proud moment for family and community. WUSA9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCPS will evaluate its options after county budget constraints excluded funds for a 10-year lease of a warehouse signed in October. The decision comes amid anticipated staff cuts and ongoing concerns over the facility's outdated condition. MoCo360
- ➤ MCPS student musicians Henry Golden, Donna Lee, Chloe Robertson, and Issac Won will spend part of their summer training with top professionals at Purchase College (SUNY) and performing at Carnegie Hall before heading for international tours. Montgomery County Public Schools
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Silver Spring native Josh Hart is leading the New York Knicks toward the NBA Finals. Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday night in San Antonio as the team aims to break a long championship drought. Montgomery Community Media
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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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