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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bethesda-based doctor Anissa Maroof pleaded guilty to distributing and dispensing controlled substances and was sentenced on August 27th to 15 months in prison—she will also serve two years of supervised release, with the first nine months under home detention. MoCo360
- ➤ A Frederick man found guilty of hitting Sgt. Patrick Kepp on I-270 in a 2023 crash faced sentencing Wednesday morning in Rockville and may get up to 28 years and 120 days in prison. MoCo360
- ➤ Raphael Mayorga was sentenced to 22 years and 60 days in prison after being found guilty of 13 charges linked to his October crash on I-270 that struck Sgt. Patrick Kepp, who lost both legs. Judge Storm said the sentence was based on the serious harm caused plus Mayorga’s deliberate actions during his high-speed escape. WUSA9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools reported gains on standardized tests for the 2024–2025 school year, with 57% of students reaching proficiency in English Language Arts and 35.7% in math, along with improvements in reading and science compared to earlier years. The data also showed Black and Hispanic/Latino students scored lower than their white and Asian peers — a gap the district is aiming to close. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge on Monday granted the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition until February to determine if the River Road site once served as a burial ground for freed and enslaved Montgomery County residents — a decision that gives local historians more time to review the evidence. MoCo360
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Eli Lev Live Performance
10 AM – 4 PM — Olney Farmers and Artists Market — Free entry — Experience the uplifting melodies of singer-songwriter Eli Lev, promoting global connection through music.
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Jonathan Sloane Band Performance
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of blues, R&B, and rock 'n' roll with the multi-talented Jonathan Sloane Band.
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Fall Flea Market
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — Free entry — Clean out your old treasures and discover unique finds at this community flea market.
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Sunday Serenade
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Cabin John Regional Park — Free entry — Enjoy free outdoor concerts featuring local musicians and easy-listening music with breakfast treats available.
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Restore & Relax Yin Yoga with Lena
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Entry fee applies — Experience the calming power of restorative Yin yoga and start your week off right.
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Intro to Square Dancing
7-8 p.m. — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Free entry — Enjoy a free demo of square dancing for ages 13 and up.
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Zydeco Dance Party
6:00 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Cost Info not provided — Dance to the vibrant tunes of Corey Arceneaux and the Zydeco Hot Peppers.
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