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School Quarantine Changes + Urgent Rent Relief: Rockville News

Rockville community news and events you need to know about includes a push for faster rent relief and changes to student quarantine rules.

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Get caught up on today's events in Rockville, news you may have missed in the beginning of the week, and more.
Get caught up on today's events in Rockville, news you may have missed in the beginning of the week, and more. (Colleen Martin/Patch )

Good morning, Rockville! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today, Sept. 15, in Rockville.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Rockville:

  1. Rockville Sponsors Virtual Discussion on Big Pharma HBO Documentary (Montgomery Community Media)
  2. Student Quarantine Requirements Change As MOCO Schools Begin Rapid Testing (Rockville Patch)
  3. Rockville approves 365-unit development at King Buick site (BethesdaMagazine.com)
  4. Montgomery County group calls for speedier distribution of rent relief funds (WJLA)
  5. Èkó House, El Mercat Bar de Tapas to open in Rockville Town Square (BethesdaMagazine.com)

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Today in Rockville:

  • Successful Ageing - Virtual Program - City of Rockville Events (1:00 PM)
  • Rockville Sister City Corporation Board Meeting (7:00 PM)

Rockville Patch Notebook

  • Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.: "Today, Rockville's antique Engine 34 (1963 B Model Mack), was on display at the The Fire Museum of Maryland Antique Fire Engine Show and Muster in honor of the museum's 50th anniversary. This vehicle and many others will be showcased at ..." (Facebook)
  • Montgomery County Public Libraries: "We are happy to inspire this much love!" (Facebook)
  • City of Rockville: "High school students can become ambassadors for the City of Rockville's Human Rights Commission. Learn more at https://rockvillereports.com/human-rights-commission-seeks-student-ambassadors-2. #MyRockville #rkv" (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Online Estate Auction, White House Furniture Restorer, Pierre Bartet (September 16)
  • [Webinar] Is Solar Right For Me? (September 16)
  • [Webinar] Is Solar Right For Me? (September 18)
  • Shoff Promotions Comic Book and Sports Card Show (September 18)
  • [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (September 18)
  • Be Clear, Be Calm, Be Confident Using the Be Love Principles w/Special Guest Diane Haworth (September 18)
  • Cinema Olney - A Community Drive-In Theater (September 18)
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