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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County police identified Scott Adkins, 30, of Germantown as the man who died Wednesday morning when his Ford Fusion collided with a Kenworth semi-trailer at the intersection of Darnestown and Cattail roads near farms—responders arrived around 11:30 a.m. and one passenger suffered critical but non-life-threatening injuries while the truck driver remained uninjured. MoCo360
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe’s will open its new 10,000-square-foot store on June 12 at 225 N. Washington St.—it replaces Dawson’s Market and becomes the third Trader Joe’s in Rockville. The chain is growing in the D.C. area after opening a store in Brookland and planning one in Friendship Heights. WTOP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ O’Shea Hunter, 23, was arrested in Silver Spring and is held without bond after he allegedly stabbed his mother’s boyfriend at their White Oak home on June 4, and he faces charges of first- and second-degree assault, resisting arrest, and reckless endangerment—he will return to a preliminary hearing at 9:30 a.m. on June 27. MoCo360
- ➤ On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., an armed man allegedly assaulted a 7-Eleven employee in Gaithersburg after being told soda was not free, threw items from nearby shelves, and threatened staff with a handgun before fleeing toward White Flint Metro Station. WJLA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Richard Montgomery High School junior, Katherine Xue, will study language in South Korea this summer on a U.S. Department of State scholarship. She will take classes at SUNY Korea in Songdo five days a week + live with a host family while enjoying cultural activities like temple stays and K-pop dance classes. Montgomery Community Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilmember Andrew Friedson said in a meeting in Bethesda on June 6 that county rent control policies hurt housing development + he criticized colleague Will Jawando’s remarks from the Rockville Rent Stabilization Community Forum. Local business people and a developer also warned that the restrictions are pushing investors away + they stressed the need for policies that boost local housing growth. MoCo360
- ➤ Maryland’s Public Service Commission issued orders Friday to ease rising electricity bills that began on June 1—requiring Baltimore Gas and Electric to spread supply costs over seasons and approving Delmarva Power’s plan to return over $800,000 to customers starting July 1—and customers in the Pepco area are expected to face a $14 monthly increase. WUSA9
SPORTS NEWS
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Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience an explosive yet intimate performance blending funky rhythms and lyrical mastery from Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound.
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DC Bluegrass Union Songwriter Showcase
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation of $10-$20 — Enjoy an evening of captivating performances from award-winning songwriters in a cozy tavern setting.
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Live Music: ilyAIMY
6-9 p.m. — 7 Locks Brewing — Free entry — Experience a dynamic blend of bluegrass, heavy metal, and folk with ilyAIMY.
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The Hula Monsters Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 cover — Experience a lively blend of Hawaiian swing, country Latin, and rock and roll from The Hula Monsters.
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Songwriters Association Showcase
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Suggested donation $10 - $20 — Enjoy an evening of original music from local songwriters in an iconic tavern setting.
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Porfirio Ayvar in Maryland
8 PM — Michael & Son Sportsplex at Rockville — Ticket prices available online — Experience the heartfelt performance of Porfirio Ayvar for the Peruvian community in the DMV area.
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Coach Dembroski's Basketball Camp 2025 Session 1
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Rockville High School — Check website for details — Hone your basketball skills with expert coaching and teamwork activities.
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Beginner and Intermediate Swing Dance Lessons
7 p.m. — Dawn Crafton Dance Connection — $140 for eight-week session — Discover swing dance essentials from six-count patterns to lead-and-follow skills in a fun, partner-rotating environment.
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Mary Ann Redmond Trio Performance
2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $20 — Experience a delightful afternoon of original tunes and special covers by Mary Ann Redmond and her ensemble.
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