Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of July.
Good morning, Rockville.
Montgomery Community Media CEO Jasmine N.
White was honored with the Alliance for Community Media Sue Miller Buske Leadership Award for her role in promoting community media. She received the award on June 24 at the national ACM annual conference in Madison (Wisconsin).
Maryland food banks received 2 million eggs after an investigation found that three companies fixed egg prices for years.
Attorney General Anthony Brown said the move helps meet rising food assistance needs.
Vasilios (Bill) Stayeas, the 79-year-old owner of Seven Locks Barbershop in Potomac Woods Plaza, has served Rockville for 48 years and shows no signs of slowing down.
He opened his shop in 1978 after running a carryout business in Dupont Circle.
Faheem, a playful 6-month-old tuxedo kitten weighing 7 lbs, is ready for adoption at Humane Rescue Alliance at 71 Oglethorpe St NW, where families can visit daily from noon to 7 p.m.
On Monday evening, the 44th Annual RAMMYS celebrated the best restaurants & chefs across the D.C. area at Arena Stage at the Mead Center.
Winners include Perry’s, Andy’s Pizza, and Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi, and their honors recognize outstanding culinary and management skills.
Stedwick Elementary School received $5,000 from Burlington Stores during its grand opening at 19142 Montgomery Village Ave on June 26; the donation came through the AdoptAClassroom program to supply essential school materials to educators and students.
Minimum wage workers in Montgomery County receive a pay raise today as their hourly rate increases by $0.35 to $0.50, with workers at small businesses with 10 or fewer employees getting a 45-cent boost to hit $15.95.
The adjustment comes under a 2017 law tied to inflation + consumer prices.
Maryland fire officials held a live demonstration using confiscated fireworks (including an M80 taped to a stick and a simulated human head) to show the unpredictable dangers ahead of Fourth of July.
The event warned residents of the severe risks from illegal fireworks brought in from nearby states.
Gamora is a three-year-old terrier pit bull mix at the Humane Rescue Alliance center who loves playing fetch and learning new tricks.
Volunteers say she shows great manners and is available for adoption to bring joy to a new family.
16th & T Band Live Performance
9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 Cover — Experience the vibrant sounds of 16th & T, a cover band blending classic R&B and pop for an unforgettable night.
The Grandsons with Special Guest Daryl Davis
8-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Cost info not provided — Experience an electrifying night of authentic American roots music with the acclaimed Daryl Davis.
The Roustabouts Live Performance
9:00 PM — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 cover — Experience DC's finest blues-fiddle band with a unique mix of blues and soulful tunes.
Dog and Cat Adoption Event
12-3 PM — PetSmart — Adoption fees may apply — Discover your new furry friend at Lucky Dog's adoption event.
Kiti & the Drifting Valentines Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Enjoy a night of western swing and rockabilly tunes from a lively band out of Washington DC.
Alice Gerrard & Reed Stutz Concert
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $20 — Experience a dynamic evening with bluegrass legends Alice Gerrard and rising star Reed Stutz.
FlyBoy with FLACK
9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 — Experience DC music scene veterans playing original songs from Beatnik Flies and Slickee Boys.
Learn to Code in Python & AI Adventures
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville — Cost info not specified — Explore Python and AI through creative comic quests and videos in a fun learning environment.
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