Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County Police escorted Santa as he collected donated toys from local stores across the county and delivered them to families at The Children’s Inn at NIH.

The event—led by Capt. Warren Jensen—highlighted local support for children receiving care.

A Germantown family is facing over 650 dollars in HOA fines after displaying extensive Christmas lights on Dec.

11, while a White Oak martial arts studio owner seeks support to avoid eviction over ongoing water and sewage issues plus a Silver Spring media company boosts revenue by licensing AI content.

Takoma Park artist Denise Mortimer launched her RocketBear Project to comfort displaced federal workers by drawing pet portraits during the recent shutdown.

The project connects art and healing — offering kind support to those affected.

A local business is offering a free career pivot program for Black women in the DMV to develop brand strategies + boost their skills this holiday season.

Interested participants can apply for media coaching, strategy sessions, and personalized insights.

The Montgomery County school board voted Thursday to suspend plans to close Silver Spring International Middle School and incorporate the decision in a future elementary school boundary study planned after Crown and Woodward boundaries are set.

The pause did not alter scheduled recommendations for Sligo Creek Elementary.

Snowden Farm Elementary School is marking Inclusive Schools Week from Dec.

8—12 with a Q&A that shows how the school uses safe spaces, daily meetings, and special programs to help every student feel welcome.

Montgomery County Public Schools announced that all first marking period report cards are now available on ParentVue.

Interim grades for the second marking period will be posted on Dec. 19 and the period ends Jan. 23; contact your child's teacher for any questions.

Three Montgomery County students won Representative Jamie Raskin’s 2025 Congressional App Challenge for their SafeStride mobile app that helps visually impaired people navigate safely, following their summer project at the University at Shady Grove, and they will attend the Capitol Hill Reception in Washington later.

Montgomery County Public Schools held a School Board meeting Thursday night where parents and students voiced concerns about using Crown High School as holding site amid attendance zone proposals.

Officials shared brief on the November boundary study, and a recommendation is expected in January before a vote in March.

Ground was broken Wednesday for Reserve Strathmore Square, a 20-story senior living community with 220 residences and ground floor retail near the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro.

It is being built by NexCore Group & Experience Senior Living with support from the Montgomery County Council.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Winter Craft Week Camp

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Rockville Makerspace and Tool Library — Registration required — Enjoy three days of winter crafts, ice skating, and hot chocolate for kids aged 5-12.

Dan Hovey Live Performance

5:30-7 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover charge — Enjoy finger-style guitar reminiscent of John Fahey during happy hour.