🌱 Patch AM: Police identify Rockville mother killed near Chapman Avenue and Twinbrook Parkway

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In today's newsletter:

• Police identify Rockville mother killed near Chapman Avenue and Twinbrook Parkway
• Rockville police warn of car break-ins—are you taking these steps?
• FDA scientists are coming to Rockville—see what they'll be discussing.

Also on today's calendar: Beatles at Dietle's and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
• Sunday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rockville Mother Killed While Walking With 4-Year-Old Son Identified By Police (dailyvoice.com) — Police have identified the woman killed while walking with her 4-year-old son near Chapman Avenue and Twinbrook Parkway as 44-year-old Rockville resident Raoudha Khelifi. Investigators say a vehicle struck them Monday night; her son suffered minor injuries, and collision reconstruction specialists are still working to determine what caused the crash.
   

• Rockville Police Share Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips Following Recent Incidents (mocoshow.com) — Rockville City Police are urging residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables, and consider visible anti-theft devices after a series of thefts from cars in the city. Detectives are seeking tips to identify a man linked to multiple incidents and remind the public to report suspicious activity to RCPD or call 911 in emergencies.
   

• Advancing Bioequivalence Frameworks for Inhalation Drug Products - Oncology News, Insights, Stories by OncoDaily (oncodaily.com) — Rockville will host an FDA and Center for Research on Complex Generics workshop on October 14–15, 2026, with both in-person and virtual options. Experts will explore how to prove bioequivalence for complex inhalation generics, covering particle testing, pharmacokinetic studies, and in silico modeling—useful context for local life sciences professionals.
   

📸 Around Rockville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville

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Friday August 21
• Beatles at Dietle's →
  Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
  5:30 pm
• Teens Night Out - Summer Super Soak
  Montgomery County Parks and Rec Wheaton Community Recreation Center11701 Georgia Avenue
  6:00 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
• Volleyball - Family Drop-In
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Rainbow CDC Grab-N-Go
  Montgomery County Seniors Rainbow CDC2120 Industrial ParkwaySilver Spring, MD 20
  9:00 am
• Basketball - Family Drop-In (AUX)
  Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center
  9:00 am
• Princess Party →
  Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney
  10:00 am
• Aug. 22: Summer Peach Festival at The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane →
  5550 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville
  10:00 am
• Back To School Parents Night Out at Kids First Swim School Rockville →
  College Plaza, 15120 Frederick Rd, Rockville
  5:00 pm
• The Music of Mingus, Monk, & Duke →
  Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
  5:00 pm
• Bones Jones Music Students →
  Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Did anyone by chance hear the owl last night/this morning?
  It was about 15/20 minutes ago. It sounded like a long eared owl which is crazy unusual for this time of year! If anyone did hear it please comment!… (Nextdoor Aspen Hill)
• How do we deal with stressful situations?
  For me, when I heard that my sister was rushed to the hospital in Jersey last week with an aneurysm, my first instinct was to pick up my yarn and… (Nextdoor Aspen Hill)

• Guidehouse posted a job opening for Digital Asset Technical Advisory | Associate Director in Rockville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

• National Symphony Announces New Season Outside Kennedy Center (violinist.com)
• National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts (wcia.com)
• Two-Day Arts and Wellness Weekend for Veterans and Military Families Coming to Montgomery County (mocoshow.com)

Gaithersburg

• Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Crashing Into Fence: MCFRS (patch.com)

Potomac

• Sheetz Opens Second Gaithersburg Location Today (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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