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Friday, November 8th, 2024
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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County faces challenges housing the growing number of homeless families, with evictions on the rise and funding for support services running low. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Montgomery County announces a weekend full of events including a wood sale, free flu vaccination clinics, an asphalt art celebration, Veterans Day observances, and the opening of winter program registration. Montgomery Community Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A family home in Rockville was struck by eight stray bullets early Sunday morning while the family was asleep. WUSA9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Maryland's Center for School Safety introduces guidelines to improve active shooter drills, emphasizing student and staff well-being and recommending announced, age-appropriate drills. MoCo360
- ➤ Students and parents voiced concerns over the deteriorating conditions of Montgomery County Public Schools' buildings, emphasizing the need for urgent repairs and improvements to ensure safety and equitable education. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools is addressing a $5 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2025 with hiring and spending restrictions and plans to use fund balances. MoCo360
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maryland invests $20 million in grants for electric school buses to reduce emissions, despite concerns from the Maryland School Bus Contractors Association about costs and the current efficiency of diesel buses. WJLA
- ➤ Marc Elrich is assessing the potential for federal agency cuts and the consequent impact on Montgomery County's economy and budget following Donald Trump's reelection. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County's Board of Elections is continuing its canvass at Montgomery College’s Germantown campus, processing thousands of mail-in and provisional ballots for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District race, which remains undecided. MoCo360
- ➤ Montgomery County and neighboring local governments have announced closures and service changes for Veterans Day, with most government offices closed, while parks, select recreational facilities, and some public services will remain available. Montgomery Community Media
SPORTS NEWS
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Healing Breathwork for Emotional and Physical Healing
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Fiber Arts Class: Tapestry Techniques
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Storytime and Craft with Karen Leggett Abouraya - Zamzam
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The Washington Balalaika Society: Mystery of Romance
Experience an enchanting evening of classical and folk music performed by the Washington Balalaika Society featuring virtuoso Andrei Saveliev and baritone Isaiah Trofimenko.
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MCRRC Turkey Burnoff 5 and 10-Mile Race
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Moran Tripp Band Live Performance
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community
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Family-Friendly Breakfast with Santa
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