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Renovated Courthouse + E-Scooters + COVID-19 Cases: Rockville

Get caught up on everything that's been happening in Rockville. Here we have information on new transportation, a film screening, and more.

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Learn more about e-scooters, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, COVID-19, and other things going on in Rockville today.
Learn more about e-scooters, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, COVID-19, and other things going on in Rockville today. (Colleen Martin/Patch)

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories today in Rockville:

  1. Montgomery County reporting 105 new COVID cases and three deaths (WDVM 25)
  2. Rapid Tests In MCPS Could Limit Number Of Kids Quarantining (Rockville Patch)
  3. Learn to Safely Use a Shared E-Scooter in Montgomery County (Montgomery Community Media)
  4. 9/11 remembrance events planned in Montgomery County (BethesdaMagazine.com)
  5. Renovated Grey Courthouse Office Building Opens in Rockville (Montgomery Community Media)
  6. Remembering A 9/11 Victim From Rockville 20 Years Later (Rockville Patch)

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Today in Rockville:

  • September 11 Remembrance Ceremony - City of Rockville Events (11:00 AM)

Rockville Patch Notebook

  • Rockville City Police Department: "The Rockville City Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Officer Boyd to the rank of Corporal. Congrats Corporal Boyd on this great achievement." (Facebook)
  • Montgomery County Government: "Save the date! There is an online information session for renters scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 29. For details ➡ https://buff.ly/2YHpWst." (Facebook)
  • City of Rockville: "The Mayor and Council will host a discussion of the HBO documentary "The Crime of the Century" via WebEx at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. The discussion will feature a Q&A with Emmy- and Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney, and guest and doc..." (Facebook)

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— Colleen Martin

About me: Colleen Martin is a reporter covering Montgomery County in Maryland. She recently graduated from Boston College, where she found her passion for journalism at the independent student newspaper, The Heights. Colleen is from Long Island, and recently moved to Washington, D.C. Got a tip? Email her at colleen.martin@patch.com or follow her on Twitter @_colleenmmartin.

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