What's up Rockville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: East Coast Swing/Lindy Hop Dance Classes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 11 Surprisingly Affordable Maryland Restaurants You Need To Try (myfamilytravels.com) — Rockville diners get a special shout-out here, with Bob's Shanghai 66 highlighted as a cornerstone of the city's booming Chinese food scene and praised for its affordable, standout soup dumplings. The roundup also points you to other budget-friendly Maryland favorites, from North Bethesda's Falafel Inc. to beloved spots in Wheaton, Baltimore, Frederick, and beyond, all focused on generous portions without high prices.
2. Popular Filipino Restaurant Named One of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia's Best Cheap Eats (mocoshow.com) — A Rockville favorite, Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly on Nicholson Lane has just been named one of the DC area's best cheap eats by Washingtonian, spotlighting its crispy pork belly and Filipino comfort dishes. The restaurant, which grew from a Rockville bakery pop‑up, continues to draw regional praise while keeping meals under about $25 per person.
3. Raskin, Van Grack, others join rally Friday in D.C. to 'Free Davey Hearn' (bethesdamagazine.com) — Rockville residents may be interested to know that City Councilmember Adam Van Grack joined U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin and others at a Washington, D.C. rally supporting Bethesda canoeist Davey Hearn, who faces a disputed vandalism case tied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. A judge heard arguments on whether the now-discredited charges should be permanently dismissed, with both prosecutors and defense attorneys debating how future evidence and political pressure factor into the decision.
4. Germantown Train Station Was Rebuilt Using Its Original Plans After it Was Destroyed by Fire in 1978 (mocoshow.com) — Rockville's historic train station is highlighted as one of several original Baltimore & Ohio station houses that still stand along the Metropolitan Branch, now county historic sites. A look at Germantown's station—rebuilt after a 1978 fire using original plans—shows how Rockville, Kensington, Gaithersburg and other communities share a preserved rail heritage that many commuters still pass through today.
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