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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday morning at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring, ICE agents pulled over a car—chased, tackled and handcuffed two people as shocked students, staff and caregivers watched, and Councilmember Mink said the traumatic event left a lasting impact and led to extra safety sessions for school staff. Montgomery Community Media
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Bethesda Magazine published the top 100 salaries in MCPS for FY2025. The list shows 25 salaries above $200,000—Superintendent Thomas Taylor tops the list at $360,000 while principal Shawaan Robinson earns $202,785 at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Curiosity Cube scientists taught AI at William Tyler Page Elementary yesterday, letting students learn how to tell real from AI-generated photos and program mini self-driving robot cars. The mobile lab will be at Gaithersburg Library today (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) for interested children. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ MCPS will deep clean the Carver Educational Services Center at 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville beginning Monday after employees complained about mold, high humidity, and poor ventilation — officials said detailed instructions for preparing workspaces will follow. The district noted that a full assessment of the building will begin this fall to guide further remediation. MoCo360
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, a weather radar showed a big group of spotted lanternflies moving over the D.C. area as wind carried the females looking for food and places to lay eggs—experts said the bugs harm plants with sticky honeydew but do not hurt people. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Metro General Manager Randy Clarke told the board that Metro is at an eight-year crime low & on pace for its lowest crime year ever, according to the FY2025 Annual Service Excellence Report. He said that planned investments in a new signaling system and bus priority projects will boost on-time performance as ridership grows from the return-to-office push. WTOP
- ➤ County Executive Marc Elrich and local residents clashed with planning officials over the University Boulevard rezoning plan during a Wednesday evening protest at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring — critics worry the changes will displace working-class families — while supporters say the plan will boost housing supply. A second hearing will be held on Sept. 16 at the County Council Office Building in Rockville. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ The Montgomery County Council voted to ease setback rules for gas stations to help attract a Costco station to the Viva White Oak project—Montgomery County Public Schools now use a mobile unit for background checks after an inspector general report, and Rockville’s ArtStream will begin its 20th season in October. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Longtime college basketball coach Todd Bozeman is hosting the Twenty2 Basketball Coaches Clinic at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville on Sunday, Sept. 14 — he plans to honor his late son Blake while offering current and aspiring coaches practical lessons on leadership and video analytics. WTOP
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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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