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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire officials report that the historic home in Sandy Spring burned down — it is a total loss. WUSA9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Franklin Argueta-Marquez—28-year-old who had been a fugitive after messaging a girl since she was 12—was arrested in Charles County for raping a 13-year-old girl after he convinced her to leave her house and get into his car, and his bond hearing is set for a few weeks. WUSA9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival—now in its third year and the largest in the DMV—wrapped up its weeklong celebration on Thursday with events starting at 9:00 a.m., including an opening ceremony, family carnival, parade and fireworks, where local officials, community leaders and founder LaTisha Gasaway-Paul delivered remarks. WJLA
- ➤ Montgomery County communities are hosting free summer outdoor concerts at venues such as Rockville Town Square & Gaithersburg’s Concert Pavilion and include shows in Bethesda, Wheaton and Silver Spring. Concert goers can enjoy live local bands and food vendors and are encouraged to bring seating to enjoy the events. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Julius West Middle School celebrated Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week by designing storm drain art, monitoring streams, and creating a pollinator garden in partnership with Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection + Nature Forward and Montgomery County Master Gardeners. The activities earned service learning hours and launched the school’s outdoor classroom along with an Eco Challenge grant from Washington Gas. Montgomery County Public Schools
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rockville residents went to a Monday night city council meeting to ask for rent stabilization since Montgomery County started it in July but Rockville was left out — many believe the housing rules need to change. A German biotech company in Gaithersburg laid off 63 workers as it ended cell therapy work by year’s end and a 102-year-old Tudor home in Silver Spring was listed for $2.4 million — both moves shaping local business and housing trends. MoCo360
- ➤ The Metro Red Line experienced service disruptions on Wednesday and Thursday as trains ran on single tracks and some only operated between Shady Grove and Farragut North, delaying daily commutes. Many riders used Metrobus routes D8 and 80 while crews worked to repair tracks—commuters saw fewer crowds during the Juneteenth holiday. WUSA9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pickleball is growing in popularity across the DC region as players of all ages join local parks for fun and exercise — Rockville stores have increased their stock of paddles and gear to meet the demand. Local coaches and young athletes are taking part in competitions and training sessions — a sign that the sport is here to stay. WTOP
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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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The Grandsons Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience a fusion of New Orleans rhythm, rockabilly, and swing as The Grandsons celebrate their dedication to American music.
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The Poor Ellen Smith Band
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover — Enjoy Americana sounds from a seasoned band with vintage Bluegrass and Blues vibes.
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Chechito Live in Maryland
8 PM — Michael & Son Sportsplex at Rockville — Tickets available — Experience Chechito and his orchestra bringing Peruvian cumbia to Rockville for the first time.
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