Wednesday: Couple of showers, t-storms, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Residents Reminded of Leaf Blower Ban; $500 Fines in Effect (mocoshow.com) — Rockville residents are being reminded that gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums are now banned in the city, with $500 fines for violations. The countywide law aims to cut noise and pollution, and rebates are available to help residents switch to electric equipment and keep their yards in shape while staying compliant.
• Eight Displaced After House Fire in Rockville (mocoshow.com) — Eight people, including seven adults and one child, were displaced after a Sunday afternoon house fire on North Horners Lane in Rockville, though injuries were reported as not serious. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, credited working smoke alarms with alerting residents, and kept the road blocked between Lincoln Street and Crabb Avenue while handling hotspots and traffic safety.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Geneva Summer Camp for Young Children Shines Brightly —Geneva Day School Read on Patch
Rockville arts festival going on now and tomorrow, May 3 on Maryland Avenue. Wonderful event. Entire intersection of Maryland and E Middle lane is a canvass for the kids to draw on with chalk. https://www.visartscenter.org… (Nextdoor Horizon Hill)
#Germantown Germantown, help us find this baby girl with reporting sightings; do NOT chase please. (Nextdoor Fallsmead)
Latitude, Inc. posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Rockville. Apply here.
Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Congressional Plaza in Rockville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Bethesda
552-Unit North Bethesda Apartment Community Sells for $180 Million (mocoshow.com)
This Simple Maryland Stall Is Known For Its Shockingly Good Fried Chicken (takingthekids.com)
Gaithersburg-Based Pharma Company Moves Into Dogecoin Mining With Major Acquisition (mocoshow.com)
Line Down the Block for Fried Chicken Ranked 4th Best in the Country (mocoshow.com)
Ok Rockville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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