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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the inaugural Nestpoint Foundation Gala held Thursday evening at the Kennedy Center, two Montgomery County residents—15-year-old Sarah Charapp of Potomac and Rockville-based Lori Palatnik—were honored for leadership and community service. The event also featured speeches by national figures including Megyn Kelly and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Rockville’s Congressional Plaza now hosts a holiday pop-up shop by Bethesda clothing company Collars & Co.—known for its Shark Tank deal—while County Assistant Chief Administrator Earl Stoddard warned that ICE activity in Silver Spring and Takoma Park is expected to increase with new federal resources. Several local high school teams also earned top positions in the Washington Post rankings, with Georgetown Prep and Holy Cross leading boys’ soccer and girls’ volleyball, respectively. MoCo360
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 11-year-old in Aspen Hill was fatally struck by a school bus — community members grieve the tragic loss as officials investigate the incident. WUSA9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools is moving ahead with new school boundaries and program changes but councilmembers, parents and teacher groups worry that the changes are too fast (cost and staffing details remain unclear). The district will update the board on Oct 14 and plans for ninth-grade changes to start in 2027 (all changes will be in place by 2030). MoCo360
- ➤ A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality says the D.C. area is not offering enough financial incentives to keep special education and English language teachers, with vulnerable students missing key support. The report noted that only Hawaii pays sufficiently—suggesting that D.C. and Maryland need better financial programs. WTOP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County fire and rescue reminds residents to take 10 minutes this October to check that their smoke alarms work—ensuring homes are safe. WUSA9
- ➤ Montgomery County now offers water cremation as a sustainable and affordable option for families to honor their loved ones with dignity. The County Council unanimously approved a zoning amendment to support the process—which uses water, alkaline chemicals and heat to fast-track natural decomposition, safely discharging 95% water after pH adjustment. WTOP
- ➤ Federal workers in the DMV are facing financial strain as the government shutdown continues; about 750,000 furloughed employees did not receive a two-week paycheck and are relying on local food banks and bill assistance programs. Local agencies and companies are offering emergency help—Maryland’s $700 no-interest loan and DC’s flexible payment plans—while lawmakers are set to return Tuesday to seek a resolution. FOX 5 DC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School’s boys and girls soccer teams try for a historic four-peat in the Cristo Rey Cup today at Northwest Branch Recreation Park before playing the championships tomorrow at Catholic University. The teams have won every year since the tournament began (the Wolf Packs have kept a winning streak) and seniors are determined to secure the title (their goal is to join an elite group of four-peat winners). WTOP
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2025 Antique and Classic Car Show
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Rockville Civic Center — Free admission for spectators — Showcase of stunning antique and classic cars with awards and live music.
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Bill Baker Band Live Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No Cover — Enjoy award-winning local music from Bill Baker and friends during Happy Hour.
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Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Music Center at Strathmore — Tickets required — Enjoy an enchanting evening of music with legendary artists Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones.
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