Wednesday, July 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ada Villatoro of El Golfo Latin restaurant in Silver Spring battled Stage 4 breast cancer since February 2023 and had a mastectomy—local supporters are rallying around her and her family as they continue serving Montgomery County. MoCo360
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 22, a Gaithersburg seller met a buyer through Facebook Marketplace when two teenagers with a handgun forced him to drop the keys to his BMW—three men (Kendric Rock, Julian Chase Rose, and Prince Chukang) were arrested shortly after, and police recovered a gun and ammunition as they charged the suspects with attempted carjacking and firearm offenses. WJLA
- ➤ On Tuesday, July 29, Montgomery County Police arrested three men for an attempted carjacking after an online sale when 18-year-old Julian Chase Rose from Beltsville and 19-year-old Prince Chukang from Silver Spring threatened a Gaithersburg seller with a handgun and 20-year-old Kendric Rock from Silver Spring fled in a stolen Infiniti Q50—officers recovered firearms and ammunition from the suspects. Montgomery Community Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Montgomery County Education Association filed a grievance against MCPS on Monday after summer employees did not get paid on time because of problems with a new payroll system—85 employees were unpaid and hundreds experienced leave issues, and MCPS said the affected workers will be paid Wednesday. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 21, Rockville City Council voted 5-2 against rent control, and many local residents voiced their concerns over rising rents. Some council members defended their decision—citing a forecasted housing revenue drop—while tenant advocates worry about future affordability. WJLA
- ➤ Andrea Geller, a Rockville woman with developmental disabilities, was laid off from her NIH mailroom job after 31 years and now faces uncertainty about finding work that fits her needs — her mother helps cover her expenses while she joins programs to build new skills. County and state officials work on programs to support other federal workers impacted by job cuts. MoCo360
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Tennis Learn to Play Beginner Summer Program
1:15-2:15 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — Cost info not provided — Perfect for adults looking to improve their tennis skills in a welcoming environment.
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Camp Sunny Day - Session 8
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — $250/Resident; $275/Non-Resident — A diverse camp experience for your child awaits this summer.
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Intro to Macraweave with Lisa Nho
3-5 p.m. — Shop Made In DC — Registration required — Discover the art of macrame and weaving while creating unique tapestry pieces and expressing your creativity.
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Intro to Boxing Trial Class for Adults
6:00 – 6:50 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of Mansell’s Fitness Boxing in a class designed for adults aged 18 and up.
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O'McPub Band Performance
7-11 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Free entry — Experience the lively sounds of an Irish-American folk duo bringing pub tunes to life.
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Clay Mottley with Love Story Band Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — King Farm Community Center — Cost info not provided — Experience clever and catchy melodies from a master craftsman in songwriting.
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Eli Lev Live Performance
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Olney Rotary Club — Check website for details — Enjoy uplifting songs from rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev as he connects the world through music.
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Ice Cream Social
12:15 – 1:45 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Cool off with ice cream while enjoying lively line dancing for all skill levels.
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