Good morning, Rockville.

DARCARS Automotive donated $230,000 to eliminate lunch debt for Montgomery County families + ease meal cost burdens for many students.

Logan Baer rides his bike with nearly a dozen huskies drawing local attention as he journeys south for the holidays; he stopped for bike repairs in Carroll County and rested in Mount Airy — where locals helped feed his dogs to keep them healthy.

After a five-day search, Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes’ 79-year-old father-in-law Leonard Hugh Thompson was found dead Saturday near Route 81 outside Roanoke, Virginia — his car was nearby with a flat tire and missing keys following her plea for help.

Four Maryland residents won $50K on a Powerball play as the jackpot reached $1.6 billion.

Wins occurred in Bowie, Gwynn Oak, Hagerstown, and Stevensville, and winners could claim their prizes at appointed centers after the drawing (with a cash option of $735.3 million) on Dec. 22.

Metro announced extra holiday service hours with free rides and parking during select times.

The schedule includes modified rail and bus operations on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day with free rides offered from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year's Eve.

AAA projects record holiday travel as millions hit the road during the season, boosted by lower gas prices.

Maryland and Virginia transportation agencies adjust lane closures (including on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge) with specific maintenance times to help steady the heavy traffic.

A Maryland cardiologist explained that while smart watches track heart rate & rhythm trends, they are screening tools prone to inaccuracies and cannot replace a doctor’s evaluation, making them a thoughtful gift for those at risk of heart issues who still need professional follow-up.

Dan Snyder’s former Potomac mansion sold at auction Thursday for $13.26 million after being donated to the American Cancer Society in 2024.

A Bethesda apartment fire displaced three residents (along with two pets) and a family of a past fire victim donated $10K for smoke safety hoods.

The Commanders will play the Cowboys on Christmas Day — local fans can watch on WUSA9 while others will stream the game on Netflix.

This NFC East matchup marks the Commanders’ second meeting with Dallas this season.

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.