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Rockville
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Toys for Tots Montgomery County may be canceled this holiday season—coordinator Elizabeth Scott said the warehouse donated last year is now rented and a new space must be found to continue helping children. Last December, the program reached 43,000 children and highlighted its important role in the community. MoCo360
- ➤ Officials said the 11-mile Capital Crescent Trail adjacent to the Purple Line is set to reopen next summer after more than 62% of its construction is done, which will give a new paved route for biking, walking and running from Bethesda to downtown Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will take over managing the trail—ensuring upgrades like landscaping and new access points are in place. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Union members are set to rally tomorrow at the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education headquarters over payroll errors and unsafe conditions at the Carver Center in Rockville—where mold, insects, and poor air quality have raised serious health concerns. Union leaders report that glitches with the new Hub system left some educators unpaid and are calling for telework until cleaning and repairs are completed. WJLA
- ➤ Marielsa Soto has inspired students at Rosa Parks Middle School with Spanish lessons that bring Hispanic culture to life—using topics like music, history, and influential figures. Her work celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and connects local students to their global roots. Montgomery County Public Schools
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County will start a five-year plan to plant trees native to the DMV to fight spotted lanternflies—an invasive pest that could harm local forests. The project will begin soon to help protect our local environment. WUSA9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brett Di Resta, a political consultant and adjunct professor, became the first candidate in the Montgomery County school board race when he filed his candidacy for an at-large seat on Monday—four board seats are set for the upcoming 2026 election. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County will add 140 traffic cameras — most aimed at catching speeding and red-light runners — to boost road safety. The new system will help local officials monitor traffic more effectively. WUSA9
- ➤ MCPS will update the school board and County Council on progress clearing a backlog of employee background checks in meetings tomorrow and Friday — the district has begun re-fingerprinting staff and prioritizing new hires following a report that found thousands of checks were outdated. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alexander Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals captain and top NHL goalscorer, visited the Cathedral Commons Giant store on Tuesday to launch limited-edition cornflakes called 'Ovi’s Great Crunch.' He handed out cereal, took selfies with shoppers, and served children from Fort Dupont Ice Arena while he plans to donate part of the sales to the Victory Over Cancer fund—supporting pediatric cancer research. FOX 5 DC
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Friday Rhythms: Line Dance
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Enjoy a fun line dancing session with a chance to learn new moves and socialize.
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Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $25 — Experience soulful Creole music that gets everyone dancing with Curley Taylor's Zydeco Trouble.
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Galloping Gourmets at Madrones
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — $20 — Enjoy a culinary experience at a top-rated restaurant with fresh options.
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~ Adam Osborne
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