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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County shelters have reached capacity as winter approaches—one local homeless service provider is boosting resources to meet the rising demand for shelter. The agency plans to expand support as more people seek help when colder weather sets in. WUSA9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County teacher Nicole Murray-Lewis was selected as the new teacher member-elect for the Maryland State Board of Education—she will represent teacher and student concerns such as resource shortages and high workloads while expected to start in July following a formal appointment by Governor Wes Moore with Senate consent. WJLA
- ➤ Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new state plan to address the teacher shortage — his plan includes $19 million in grants to help schools hire more teachers. WUSA9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials reported that 30,000 residents applied for the housing choice voucher program—only 5,000 will be selected by lottery. WUSA9
- ➤ Montgomery County Councilmembers accepted a $1.5 million state grant Tuesday to help restart White’s Ferry service, which closed in 2020 over a land dispute—county matching funds bring the public investment to $3 million while the ferry operators and Virginia landing owner must reach an agreement by July 2026—to resume daily service for 600 to 800 cars. Montgomery Community Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Quince Orchard and Sherwood High Schools are each one win away from the state football title as they prepare for championship games in Annapolis; Quince Orchard will face Dr.-Henry-A.-Wise-Jr. on Dec.-5 at 7-p.m. while Sherwood will play Mergenthaler-Vocational-Tech on Dec.-4 at 7-p.m. They hold records of 13-0 and 11-1 after strong playoff runs. Montgomery Community Media
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The Longtimers Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Enjoy high energy Americana roots rock from DC's finest old-school band.
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White's Ferry Nature Walk and Lunch
10:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Cost not specified — Take a scenic 1.5-mile walk followed by lunch at Bassetts in Poolesville, MD.
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Silver Spring B&O Station December Open House
10 AM – 2 PM — Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station — Free entry — Explore local history with family activities and special guests showcasing inventive creations.
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Memoir Writers Club
12:30-2 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Explore your memories and creativity in a supportive community of writers.
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Dan Hovey Live Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No Cover — Enjoy finger-style guitar by the former Nighthawks guitarist in a vibrant tavern setting.
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Candlelit Sound Bath Experience
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Kentlands Mansion — Cost info not specified — Immerse yourself in a soothing soundscape featuring crystal bowls and chimes to rejuvenate body and mind.
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Dan Hovey Live Performance
5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy finger-style guitar inspired by Takoma Park legend John Fahey during happy hour.
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Beatles Tribute Night at Dietle's
5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Free entry — Celebrate the 50th show of Beatles music with classic hits and album cuts performed live by local talent.
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Winter Jubilee Celebration
1-4 p.m. — F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre — $10, $8 for residents — Celebrate the season with games, crafts, and festive gingerbread house building.
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The Buds Concert
2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 — Enjoy a mix of roots, blues, rockabilly, country, and power pop from the talented band, The Buds.
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