🌱 Patch AM: MoCo Police Identify Mother Killed In Pedestrian Crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Police seek witnesses after fatal Rockville crosswalk crash
• See how Rockville's high schools stacked up in new state rankings.
• Rockville student wins full-ride Alvey Scholarship to University of Mary Washington

Also on today's calendar: Eric Scott w/ Special Guest Keith Grimes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
• Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MoCo Police Identify Mother Killed In Pedestrian Crash (patch.com) — Rockville residents are learning more about the pedestrian crash at Chapman Avenue and Twinbrook Parkway that killed 44-year-old mother Raoudha Khelifi and injured her 4-year-old son. Police say the driver stayed at the Rockville scene and is cooperating, while investigators continue to seek witnesses and additional information about what led to the fatal collision.
   

• Poolesville High ranked No. 2 in state by U.S. News (bethesdamagazine.com) — Rockville's Wootton and Richard Montgomery high schools both landed in Maryland's top 10, ranking fifth and seventh in new U.S. News & World Report ratings. The story details how several Montgomery County schools, including Poolesville at No. 2, shifted in this year's statewide and national standings.
   

• UMW Announces 2026 Washington and Alvey Scholars from Virginia and Maryland (umw.edu) — A Rockville student, Lily Fischer, has earned a prestigious Alvey Scholarship from the University of Mary Washington, covering full tuition, housing, and dining for up to four years. She's one of five standout Virginia and Maryland students recognized for academic excellence and community service, joining a cohort of emerging leaders headed to Fredericksburg this fall.
   

📸 Around Rockville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville

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Thursday August 20
• Eric Scott w/ Special Guest Keith Grimes →
  Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
  5:30 pm
• Badminton - Adult (18+) Drop-In
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  6:00 pm
• Terri & The Back Alley Rhythm Cats →
  Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
  8:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Lil' Ones - Ages 5 & Under (Parent Led) Drop-In (AUX)
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  10:30 am
• TR Open Gym (AUX)
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  12:30 pm
• Basketball - Youth Drop-In (AUX)
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  3:00 pm
• Beatles at Dietle's →
  Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
  5:30 pm
• What the World Needs Now: An Evening of Burt Bacharach →
  Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney
  8:00 pm
• Guy Bouchie & Matt Kelley w/ Still Standing →
  Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
  9:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Complimentary Reading Screening for Kindergarten to Grade 5 Students →
  McLean School-Falls Road Campus (Lower School), 11810 Falls Rd, Potomac
  8:30 am
• Aug. 22: Summer Peach Festival at The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane →
  5550 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville
  10:00 am
• Princess Party →
  Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney
  10:00 am

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• Hank Dietle's Tavern
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• Ayham electric — (240) 408-8613
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• EstateMAX — 3013325585
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I believe it would really help our community if Nextdoor had simple tabs for lost pets (dogs, cats, birds) and a matching tab for found (dogs, cats, birds.
  ) It would make searching so much easier and help reunite animals with their owners sooner. What do you think? (Nextdoor Aspen Hill)

• Xometry posted a job opening for Senior Case Manager, Operations NewNorth Bethesda, Maryland, United States in Rockville. Apply here.
• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Bethesda. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

• National Symphony Orchestra To Play At 6 DC-Area Venues Next Season (patch.com)
• National Symphony Orchestra to play at 6 DMV venues next season instead of Kennedy Center (wjla.com)
• National Symphony Orchestra to scatter across six venues as Kennedy Center closes for Trump makeover (washingtontimes.com)

Gaithersburg

• Rabid Beaver Found Dead At Montgomery Co. Park (patch.com)

Potomac

• Gaithersburg's Oktoberfest Returns for 33rd Year this Fall (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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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