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Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, local religious leaders and community members held a vigil and reconsecration service at Seminary Place shopping center on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring to honor a historic Black cemetery once served by Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. The Maryland State Highway Administration—partnering with local church leaders—began ground penetrating radar work on the former car wash site and Aldi parking area to search for remains, with results expected in about 90 days. MoCo360
- ➤ I Support the Girls saw a 101% jump in service requests since the shutdown began as women struggled to afford period products amid a freeze in SNAP benefits. The nonprofit donated over one million items in September and October and is partnering with food banks and shelters to help families — giving hope to those in need. WUSA9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ California Fish Grill — a new fast-casual eatery for sustainable seafood — is hosting a friends and family event that offers free meals from today to Sunday at Towne Plaza shopping center on Rockville Pike ahead of its official opening Monday. MoCo360
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County now features a global food tour as restaurants serve authentic dishes from Ukraine, Indonesia, the Balkans & Persia. Local spots like Eat A Lao in Rockville offer residents a chance to explore diverse cuisines right in their own backyard. MoCo360
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 95% of Montgomery County public schools earned three stars or higher on the state report card for the 2024-2025 school year, with some alternative and high-poverty schools struggling (the Carl Sandburg Center and a few others earned one or two stars). MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor said the district will push for all schools to earn at least four stars by 2035. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will hold parent‑teacher conferences on November 24 and 25 — parents can meet with teachers to discuss academic and social progress and use tip sheets for guidance. Montgomery County Public Schools
- ➤ Takoma Park Middle School teacher Joseph Evans won Tuesday’s Jeopardy! game and finished second on Wednesday, earning a total of $18,529 from his appearances on the show. He placed a final wager of $6,529 in memory of his late mother-in-law—drawing on years of teaching global humanities to recall facts quickly—while following the game’s secrecy rules. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will offer free lunch to federal employee parents—if they join their children at school for a meal as part of the program. WUSA9
- ➤ The Montgomery County Education Association said on Thursday that MCPS should pause the regional program changes until all stakeholders are involved. The union asked for a new plan that limits costs and includes teacher input (to better serve students) and called on community members to raise concerns (as parents worry about the transition). MoCo360
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County opened the Royce Hanson Conservation Park at Broad Run in Poolesville in early October, offering nearly 480 acres of trails, meadows, and ponds where more than 70 bird species have been seen and a bobcat was captured on a trail camera—bat boxes were also installed to support local wildlife and enhance educational ties with Poolesville High School’s Global Ecology magnet program. The park, named for a longtime county planning board chair, now serves as a new hub for outdoor exploration and nature study in the region. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County is partnering with the embassy of Jamaica as council member Laurie Anne-Sayles and State Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins coordinate gathering supplies for relief after Hurricane Melissa — the effort is set to support the island’s recovery. WUSA9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maryland is playing Georgetown today at 6 p.m. on FS1 in game one of a four-game series that revives a rivalry last played in 2016—this gold rush promotion game follows recent wins by both teams. WUSA9
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Singles Nature Walk and Lunch
12-2 p.m. — Crystal Rock Trail — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic nature walk followed by a casual lunch gathering.
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Circlesinging Together
3-5 p.m. — Elwood Smith Community Center — Free entry — Experience a unique community singing event where the joy of song brings everyone together.
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Let's Cook@Casey: Indian Pumpkin Delights
6-8 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Registration required — Explore the delightful flavors of pumpkin in a hands-on Indian cooking class this fall.
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Capital Audiofest
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr — Ticket info on website — Experience the East Coast's favorite audio show with gear auditions, live music, and a friendly atmosphere.
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Quantum Leap - Live 80's Music
7-10 p.m. — That's Amore Restaurant — Free entry — Enjoy a totally rad night with 80's hits from Quantum Leap.
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MoCo Code & Coffee: Redirecting
2-5 p.m. — Rockville Science Center Storefront — Free entry — An inclusive co-working session for developers of all skill levels to connect and collaborate.
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Happy Hour at 7 Locks Brewing
6:30-8:30 p.m. — 7 Locks Brewing — RSVP required — Enjoy craft brews and good company during a fun social happy hour.
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Elf the Musical
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Tickets required — Experience the heartwarming tale of Buddy the Elf as he discovers his true identity in this musical adaptation.
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Maryland Christmas Show
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Entry details not specified — Explore a variety of artisan works for holiday shopping at this festive event.
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Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones Live Performance
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Suggested Donation — Experience energetic bluegrass with rising stars of the DC scene.
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