Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of November.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A first grade teacher from Montgomery County Public Schools is charged with federal drug offenses related to a fentanyl overdose death. MoCo360
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Marriott will lay off 833 employees in January 2025 as part of a corporate restructuring effort, aiming to reposition the company despite concerns from the local community and businesses. FOX 5 DC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marc Elrich, currently serving his final term as Montgomery County Executive due to newly passed term limits, announced his candidacy for an at-large County Council seat in 2026. MoCo360
- ➤ The Montgomery County Council is set to debate an attainable housing proposal to allow more diverse housing options in single-family zones and introduce a bill to strengthen protections for undocumented immigrant victims of violent crime. MoCo360
- ➤ Councilmembers Evan Glass, Natali Fani-González, and Dawn Luedtke, alongside community leaders, announce the introduction of the 'Victim and Immigrant Protection and Security Act' (U VISA) aimed at ensuring the safety of crime victims and witnesses regardless of immigration status in Montgomery County. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ Montgomery County Department of Transportation announces its new presence on Bluesky to provide updates on various transportation-related topics. Montgomery Community Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County restaurants are providing a variety of dine-in and takeout Thanksgiving meals, featuring options from traditional turkeys to unique desserts. MoCo360
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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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Family-Friendly Breakfast with Santa
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Ten Feet Tall at Hank Dietle's Tavern
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MCRRC Jingle Bell Jog 8K Race
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Patsy's Honky Tonk Christmas Show Featuring The Crayfish Sisters
Patsy's Honky Tonk Torch & Twang performs classic country and honky tonk music alongside The Crayfish Sisters, who recreate vintage harmony sounds from the 50s and 60s.
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