Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Rockville.
🏘️ Community
Humane Rescue Alliance highlights Ritata, a 6-year-old lab mix who loves cuddles and lively walks—especially with families in the area.
Interested residents can visit the organization's website to learn more about adopting her.
💼 Business
The team behind Bob's Soup Dumplings & Bar will open a new soup dumpling restaurant in Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle in November.
The restaurant at 7776 Norfolk Ave has finished most work and awaits final inspections — its menu will include much of the Rockville offering with new bar dishes.
Giant Food and Food Lion experienced a network security issue that took their websites and apps offline, and the companies are addressing the problem while keeping stores open.
Shoppers can still order through delivery apps and use in-store kiosks (customer support remains available).
Liatris, a Rockville startup led by CEO Frank Yang, is developing new building insulation with aerogel + foamed cement to improve energy efficiency.
The company expanded its TwinLabs space and will soon test its products in manufactured housing with state support.
🎭 Culture
Silver Spring filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham brings Trinidad and Tobago folklore to life with her debut supernatural horror film Douen, filmed across Montgomery County.
A community screening is scheduled for Nov. 1 at AFI Silver Theatre + Cultural Center, where Cunningham and the cast will host a post-film discussion.
🎓 Education
Northwest High School in Germantown placed principal Scott Smith on leave as of Oct.
14, with assistant principal Danielle Abdelsalam serving as acting principal. Montgomery County Public Schools said more details on the duration will be shared when available.
Scott Smith, principal of Northwest High School in Germantown, was placed on leave yesterday.
Assistant principal Danielle Abdelsalam is serving as acting principal while district officials said they will update the community soon.
🏛️ Government
Maryland and Virginia eased rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family properties, with local governments needing to update codes by Oct.
1, Prince George’s County enforcing its ordinance on Nov. 16, and Virginia's rules set to take effect on July 1; permits and safety standards still apply.
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McMillan Pazdan Smith Acquires Maryland’s Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects, Expanding Its K-12 Design Practice
By joining MPS, we will be able to expand our impact, service offerings and technical excellence, while remaining the community-based firm that plans and designs places that become the thriving center of our neighborhoods in our home state of Maryland,” says SEI Principal Ran Ilkovitch.
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