Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After carpal tunnel slowed her work in cosmetology, Nikia Montgomery started Kocktail Kakes to make vegan rum cakes that quickly won over local customers with one popular flavor. She will introduce spiced cranberry rum for Thanksgiving and gingerbread rum for Christmas while planning to expand her business—by joining more farmer’s markets and offering internships to local students. WUSA9
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Executive Marc Elrich said on Monday that Montgomery County’s MPDU program needs changes and he will introduce legislation to broaden eligibility for households earning between 65% and 75% of the area median income—remarks made at a District 18 Breakfast Club meeting. MoCo360
- ➤ The Montgomery County Council meets today at 9 a.m. at the Stella Werner Council Office Building in Rockville to review the unanimously approved University Boulevard Corridor Plan and to hold a public hearing for a bill that would create a community choice aggregator— a group that purchases electricity on behalf of local residents and small businesses. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 17-year-old Zoe Cusack from Potomac is preparing to represent the United States at the Junior Ryder Cup in New York—she will compete with her team from Winston Churchill High School at the Bethpage Black Course and Nassau Country Club from September 23-25. Montgomery Community Media
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Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes Live Performance
8:30 PM – 2:30 AM — Hershey's Restaurant — Cover charge may apply — Enjoy a night of soulful blues from the acclaimed duo with accolades under their belt.
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Autumn Inspirations Craft Show
11 AM – 3 PM — Kentlands Mansion — Free entry — Celebrate fall with handcrafted goods from local artisans at the historic Kentlands Mansion.
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Dance Adult Fitness Class
7:10-8:00 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — Check website for pricing — Groove into fitness with a vibrant dance fitness class led by Salsa Prince Fitness.
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Lotería Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Family-friendly — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun night of Lotería, crafts, and community connection.
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