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Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Rockville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Public Schools report 1,444 students live in unstable housing & families face a 634% rise in homelessness; Rainbow Place Shelter in Rockville plans to open a young adult shelter to help over 100 residents, and the county added $6.9 million to support families with rent arrears. Montgomery Community Media
- ➤ During the holiday season, families at Children’s Inn at NIH received a surprise visit from Santa and Montgomery County police on motorcycles, which brightened spirits as kids enjoyed decorating cookies, crafts, and gifts. The event continued a tradition supporting families facing serious health challenges. Montgomery Community Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials approved $10.7 million in grants to help groups improve transportation for seniors and people with disabilities in Montgomery County. The funds will support new accessible vehicles + upgrades at bus stops in communities to better serve local residents. Montgomery Community Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bethesda Magazine will publish its January/February 2026 Readers’ Picks for Health & Wellness, honoring local health providers with awards in areas such as audiology & chiropractic. Winners include Potomac Audiology and Signature by MedStar Health, with the list helping readers find trusted local care. MoCo360
- ➤ At the León de la Sabiduría meditation center near Damascus & Gaithersburg, Bhante Rahula leads sessions focusing on stress relief and mental clarity through meditation. The center welcomes beginners and experienced meditators, recommending daily sessions of 15 to 20 minutes to help shift habits and improve well-being. Montgomery Community Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bethesda Magazine announced the Best of Bethesda 2026 Readers’ Picks for food & drink, recognizing winners like Bethesda Bagels and Fresh Baguette among finalists in categories ranging from bagels to cocktails in the local culinary scene. The results appear in the January/February issue. MoCo360
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bullis School girls basketball—one of Montgomery County’s top teams—is ranked 11th nationally after beating defending champion IMG 43-37 in the She Got Game Classic in Virginia. Junior guard Ivanna Wilson Manyacka averaged 18.5 points and 11.2 rebounds last season and is a leading recruit. Montgomery Community Media
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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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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.
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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.
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Big Boy Little Band Live Performance
9:00 – 11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience deep blues that'll make you feel alive.
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Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop
12:30-2:30 p.m. — 7 Locks Brewing — Creative workshop — Unwind and explore the art of pottery at this hands-on event.
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