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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Live in Your Truth and Montgomery County Pride Center will host the annual Back 2 School Block Party at Veterans’ Plaza on Friday, Aug. 22 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature music, vendors, games and free supplies giveaways — organizers are inviting applications for sponsorship, tables or volunteer participation. Montgomery Community Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Police Department detectives released surveillance footage of a Wheaton stabbing on Aug. 2 and are asking local residents to help identify a 28-year-old Hispanic male suspect seen wearing a Nicaragua baseball jersey, a blue cap, and white sneakers while the victim was taken to hospital in critical but stable condition. Montgomery Community Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Strathmore will hold a free exhibit called Hauntings—featuring ghostly portraits, dark landscapes, and monster art—at Mansion Galleries from Oct. 4 to Nov. 8 to mark the spooky season. Additional events include a pet parade on Oct. 11, a midnight tea on Oct. 24, a live film screening on Nov. 1, and an art lecture on Nov. 5. Montgomery Community Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County officials are worried that an executive order moving people who are homeless in DC will put extra strain on local services — they plan to review its impact closely. WUSA9
- ➤ Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s latest poll showed only 50% of respondents rated his job performance as good or excellent—42% said his work was not so good or poor, and his approval rating has declined since a March survey. Critics say rising taxes and economic challenges are hurting his numbers while his office did not comment on the results. WJLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Mystics have 13 games left and traded for veteran Alysha Clark (who landed with her dog from the Seattle Storm) and for rookie guard Jacy Sheldon (brought from the Connecticut Sun) to add experience and fresh energy for the season. The team returned on a 91-78 win over the Dallas Wings and will face the Golden State Valkyries at CareFirst Arena today. WJLA
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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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