Aruna Miller and other state officials cut the ribbon at a new AstraZeneca facility in Rockville Monday Miller joined with Secretary of Higher Education Sanjay Rai and Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr on a tour of the $300 million cell therapy facility It is an 84,000 square foot area expected to create jobs for STEM professionals The company will focus on manufacturing CAR-T cell therapies The therapies will enable cancer clinical trials to be conducted throughout the world AstraZeneca currently has about 4,500 employees throughout Montgomery County The biopharma and life sciences industries directly support more than 54,000 jobs in Maryland and generate $41.9 billion in economic activity for our state each year Roughly 5,000 life sciences businesses and labs operate within Maryland “By prioritizing innovation in the life sciences Maryland is not only investing in breakthrough research — we are setting the national standard for how public leadership can drive scientific discovery and better health outcomes for all,” Miller said in a news release “AstraZeneca plays a major role in supporting humanity as well as Maryland’s innovation ecosystem from producing new life-saving therapies to employing thousands of highly skilled workers throughout the state,” Coker Jr “We have moved at unprecedented speed to get our site to operational-readiness and are looking forward to delivering potentially transformative therapies to patients living with cancer and auto immune conditions from early next year This latest investment is part of our $3.5 billion investment in United States R&D and manufacturing underscoring our confidence in the future of science and innovation in the U.S.” said AstraZeneca Executive Vice president IT and Chief Sustainability Officer Pam Cheng Today, we joined @AstraZenecaUS to celebrate a $300 million investment in their new cell therapy facility in Montgomery County —bringing 150 high-skilled jobs & new hope in the fight against cancer. pic.twitter.com/QWV20ysw5P — Lt. Governor Aruna Miller (@LtGovMiller) May 5, 2025 Suzanne is a freelance reporter with Montgomery Community Media She has over 35 years professional experience writing for newspapers The City of Rockville has announced it secured key legislative wins during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session and support for youth services and municipal governance Per the City of Rockville: “The City of Rockville secured significant legislative wins during the Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 session community facilities and transportation safety programs Rockville received $460,000 in bond initiative funding including $200,000 to transform the old water tower on Talbott Street into a neighborhood park and $260,000 for renovations and upgrades at the Elwood Smith Community Center Key transportation safety measures were also passed House Bill 18 extends the authorization for noise abatement monitoring system pilot programs in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties through June 2028 The bill also ensures data confidentiality with these systems The city’s ongoing commitment to road safety was further boosted by HB 1173 which allows Montgomery County municipalities to implement speed monitoring systems on high-risk highways that have been identified by the jurisdiction The maximum civil penalty remains $40 per violation Revenue from these systems is required to be reinvested into safety improvements aligning with Rockville’s Vision Zero Plan Rockville will be required to evaluate the effectiveness of each camera in reducing vehicle speeds to levels at or below those traveled by 85% of drivers which Rockville and the Maryland Municipal League supported establishes escalating penalties for speed violations detected by monitoring systems reinforcing Rockville’s dedication to reducing road hazards The bill establishes a maximum penalty that ranges from $50 to $425 for the offense which streamlines administrative tasks for speed camera enforcement This allows trained technicians rather than law enforcement officers to certify violations freeing local officers for more proactive public safety efforts Further legislative success includes HB 814 requiring the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to report annually on youth service bureaus supporting youth development and preventive services — an advocacy priority for Rockville One of the city’s legislative priorities was advocacy for youth and at-risk youth programming including restoring funding to youth service bureaus Municipal governance received a boost from HB 322 which enhances election administration through stronger collaboration between municipalities and the Maryland Board of Elections Senate Bill 820 increases the maximum fines municipalities can impose for ordinance violations providing potential new revenue streams and strengthening local enforcement For a comprehensive overview of the legislative session find the Maryland Department of Legislative Services’ 90-Day Report at dls.maryland.gov contact Linda Moran at lmoran@rockville md.gov or 240-314-8115.” (7News) — A Tesla vehicle went up in flames while parked inside the Rockville Town Center parking garage on Friday according to Montgomery County Fire Rescue The fire and heavy smoke were reported on the fourth level of the garage which is located at 300 Hungerford Drive in Rockville SEE ALSO | Local Tesla owner claims car has been targeted, vandalized multiple times Firefighter units assisted in putting out the fire and directing traffic There are no reported injuries at this time Please email if you would like to be allow listed The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged a 32-year-old man with theft and providing false information following incidents at multiple retail locations and a 7-Eleven on Rockville Pike on May 1 “Officers from the 2nd District Station – Central Business District Team have arrested and charged 32-year-old Ceolus Shall with thefts and vandalism that occurred on Thursday 2nd District officers responded to the 7-Eleven store in the 11500 block of Rockville Pike for an assault The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the store and attempted to steal property Shall threw items at them and kicked the front door twice before running away from the scene An officer obtained and provided a description of Shall to other officers in the area officers located Shall near the 7-Eleven store and followed him to the North Bethesda Metro Station in the 5500 block of Marinelli Road When officers informed Shall that he was under arrest officers were able to confirm Shall’s identify and determined that he had provided a false name A search of Shall revealed clothing stolen from the H&M and GAP stores on Grand Park Avenue Officers contacted the loss prevention personnel at both stores and confirmed that Shall had stolen the clothing earlier that day Shall was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit where he was charged with theft less than $100 obstructing and hindering and failure to truthfully identify He has been released on a $100 unsecured personal bond.” A Rockville preschool teacher was arrested April 25 as part of a child predator sting conducted by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Virginia who worked at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (Bender JCC) in Rockville was taken into custody following an internet chat operation carried out during the week of April 21 The operation resulted in charges against eight men Police said Sherman believed he was communicating with minors under the age of 15 during the operation He has been charged with using communications systems to facilitate offenses involving children “Protecting children from online predators is one of our highest priorities, and I commend our investigative team and partners for their diligent efforts in securing these arrests,” LCSO Sheriff Michael Chapman said in a statement “These disturbing cases underscore the importance of parents actively monitoring what their children do online and on messaging platforms and teaching them how to stay safe.” Bender JCC immediately fired Sherman on April 25 after hearing of the arrest, according to a written statement from the school He is prohibited from returning to Bender JCC in any capacity “The arrest had no connection to any conduct that took place at Bender JCC,” the school said in the statement “Sherman had no previous allegations made against him at the time of his hire the Bender JCC conducted regular background checks and screenings during Michael Sherman’s employment that did not yield any prior misconduct.” Journalist at the University of Maryland - Philip Merrill College of Journalism Delegate Marc Korman (District 16, Montgomery County) has provided an update on the MD 355 resurfacing project that has been ongoing this year, with the update coming from the Maryland State Highway Administration. Del. Korman shared the following on social media on Friday: “We have an update on MD 355 resurfacing project Due to recent rain delays and the decision to extend the project limits to address deteriorating asphalt at the I-270 ramp the Randolph Road ramp and Pooks Hill Road (CCMS) our anticipated completion date is now May 16 Please note that this completion date may be extended if additional rain impacts paving operations as we’re closely monitoring next week’s forecast Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview MCPS is highlighting Krista McKim’s recent achievement as she prepares to go to Antarctica this fall.  McKim, a National Board Certified English and journalism teacher at Rockville High School, has been selected as a 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow a collaboration between Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society recognizes educators committed to fostering the next generation of planetary stewards McKim is one of only 35 educators from the U.S McKim will participate in an expedition to Antarctica from Nov field-based experience will enhance her geographic knowledge and provide valuable insights to bring back to her classroom and professional network Fellows use their experience to transform how they teach students engage colleagues and bring new geographic awareness into their learning environments and communities They also commit two years to support National Geographic’s education initiatives and may be asked to conduct webinars co-design resources and serve as mentors to other educators.  A strong advocate for project-based learning McKim empowers her students to develop their written and visual storytelling skills to advocate for themselves and their communities McKim also holds the titles of Master Oratory Fellow from Ford’s Theatre and Master Journalism Educator from the Journalism Education Association.  Call: 240-740-3000 | Spanish Hotline: 240-740-2845 Email: ASKMCPS@mcpsmd.org Email: ersc@mcpsmd.org ©1995–2025 Montgomery County Public Schools COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences Rockville City Police officers soon will be wearing a new badge is expected to “better reflects in commitment to the community and modern law enforcement principles,” according to a post in Rockville Reports the updated badge will replace one created more than 50 years ago Acting Chief Jason West talks about creating the new badge May 1, 2025Welcome To Rockville is one of the largest rock and metal festivals in the US and SiriusXM brings the festival experience to you with the exclusive Rockville Radio channel throughout May Rockville Radio is available to stream on the SiriusXM app and web player now through May 30 The channel also takes over Octane (Ch. 37) during festival weekend Rockville Radio launches two weeks before Welcome To Rockville getting you hyped on all the bands performing at this year’s festival with music from the headliners and rising stars taking the stage in Daytona Beach 37) throughout festival weekend for live performances and more — direct from the festival grounds hear the best-of-Rockville highlights for the two weeks afterward News and moreAll in one place on the SiriusXM app Bud Light is the exclusive beer sponsor of Welcome To Rockville 2025: North America’s Largest Rock Festival ENTER TO WIN TICKETS FOR THURSDAY NIGHT THE 15TH FROM 95.7 THE HOG Enter-To-Win A 4pack Of Tickets To See The Daytona Tortugas At The Jack From 95.7 The Hog Club Studio is coming soon to 11416 Rockville Pike, Suite A, in Rockville, taking over the former LA Fitness space, which closed in April 2024. h/t @Pike.and.Rozay on Instagram owned by Fitness International (which also owns LA Fitness) offers a “cutting-edge fitness experience” combining boutique classes and luxury amenities in one gym Nearby Club Studio locations include Arlington and Tysons Corner We will provide an update when additional information becomes available Fork & Kitchen is set to open at 150 Gibbs St taking over the 6,500-square-foot space previously occupied by Ekó House and Described as a new American restaurant with a Southern flare Fork & Kitchen is expected to open in July with menu highlights including fluffy pancakes and biscuits with honey butter Ekó House closed in January 2024 after operating for about two years We will share more details as they become available a pre-school teacher from Rockville was among eight men arrested by The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Washington DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (NOVA-DC ICAC) after concluding an internet chat operation during the week of April 21 2025 that resulted in detectives obtaining charges on eight adult males who were trying to use the internet to exploit children in Loudoun County According to a FOX 5 report Sherman worked in several positions at the Bender JCC Rockville community center and was more recently a pre-school teacher The Bender JCC immediately terminated his employment on the day of the arrest and notified parents about it The sheriff’s office shared that the adult males believed they were communicating with minors under the age of 15 on a variety of chat and social media platforms Seven are in custody at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center on no bond; one (Sherman) was taken to the Montgomery County Detention Center FOX 5 also stated that in a written statement “Michael Sherman had no previous allegations made against him at the time of his hire the Bender JCC conducted regular background checks and screenings during Michael Sherman’s employment that did not yield prior misconduct.” They went on to say “Bender JCC is fully committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth and has had an ongoing partnership with the Center for Hope of Lifebridge Health which provides regular staff training and review of its child protection policies.” A list of those arrested can be seen below, courtesy of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office: The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to the report of shots fired on Tuesday afternoon in Rockville officers responded to the 700 block of Rockville Pike for the report of a shooting Four unidentified males were seen in the rear parking lot of 726 Rockville Pike when one of the individuals fired several rounds toward Rockville Pike RCPD detectives are actively investigating Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Rogers at 240-314-8940” We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available shots fired off of Rockville Pike near First Street & Mt Vernon Place (Rockville and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office have several Persons of Interest stopped nearby — Cordell (@CordellTraffic) April 29, 2025 Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A traffic stop on I-495 turned deadly when a driver jumped out of his car and was struck by oncoming traffic an officer attempted to pull over a driver heading north on the interstate near Annapolis Road for a traffic violation and the officer ended the traffic stop shortly after the same officer spotted the vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the interstate near Kenilworth Avenue the driver got out and ran into the roadway The driver who struck him stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation The incident is under active investigation Police have not released the identity of the man who died Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group County Democrats held a rally in Rockville on Wednesday to speak out against actions from the Trump administration in just its first 100 days The Montgomery County Democratic Party hosted the rally at The Square (formerly known as Rockville Town Square) Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm The City of Rockville will hold community engagement sessions on May 28 and June 3 to gather feedback on plans for the historic King Farm Farmstead Park helping refine potential uses for the 7-acre site Per the news release: “Rockville continues to seek community input on plans for historic King Farm Farmstead Park scheduling a new round of public engagement sessions aimed at refining potential uses for the property Upcoming community filtering sessions will allow residents to review and provide feedback on preliminary concepts derived from earlier public input at Saddle Ridge Community Center at King Farm All sessions will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m King Farm Farmstead Park is a 7-acre historic site at 1101 Grand Champion Drive The city designated the site a historic district in 2006 incorporating it into Rockville’s park system These filtering sessions follow a series of community visioning meetings conducted earlier in the spring along with survey results and extensive prior studies will inform recommendations presented to the Rockville Mayor and Council for the property’s master plan “The community’s continued involvement is essential,” said Tara Stewart director of Rockville’s Department of Recreation and Parks “These sessions are an important step in shaping how this cherished property can best serve our residents.” For more details and to sign up for updates on the King Farm Farmstead project, visit engagerockville.com/kingfarm Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an electric vehicle fire on Friday in Parking Garage A at Rockville Town Square, located at 300 Hungerford Drive near Beall Avenue, temporarily shutting down traffic at the intersection. According to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer the fire occurred on the fourth level of the garage and involved a single vehicle Fire investigators determined the cause to be accidental and electrical in nature though not related to the vehicle’s battery Update – Rockville Parking Garage A, EV burned up on 4th level, @mcfrs Fire Investigators believe it was accidental, Electrical in nature, (non-battery related), single vehicle a total loss, no collateral damage to nearby vehicles, some damage to structure, no injury pic.twitter.com/jJ3CoSJYa7 — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 2, 2025 The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested a woman after she allegedly attempted to breach a closed race route during the Pikes Peek race on April 27 driving toward a crowd of runners and leading officers on a pursuit before being arrested and charged with first-degree assault and disorderly conduct Montgomery County 1st District officers responded to the intersection of Sommerville Drive and Redland Road after receiving a report of a Jeep Wrangler driving toward a crowd of runners assembled between Metro Access Road and Crabbs Branch Road attempted to drive through the closed intersection of Redland Road and Frederick Road An officer directed Gangloff to turn right onto southbound Frederick Road she drove through traffic cones and into the parking lot of a nearby 7-Eleven Gangloff left the gas station parking lot and continued northbound on Frederick Road at a high rate of speed An officer positioned himself in front of the Jeep and signaled for Gangloff to stop the officer moved out of the way for his safety Gangloff then turned right onto Metro Access Road and subsequently turned left onto Redland Road strategically positioned his cruiser in front of Gangloff’s Jeep and braked Gangloff refused to get out of the vehicle leading officers to break the driver’s side window to remove her from the jeep A subsequent search of the vehicle recovered a magazine containing five 9mm rounds Gangloff was taken into custody and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit She is charged with first-degree assault and disorderly conduct and is currently being held without bond No officers or bystanders were injured during this incident.” The City of Rockville is reminding residents that a Montgomery County ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums takes effect Tuesday with $100 electric blower rebates available to help residents and businesses comply Per the City of Rockville: “A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums in Montgomery County takes effect Tuesday July 1 and applies in the City of Rockville The ban seeks to address the environmental noise and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums It aims to reduce harmful air emissions and continued reliance on fossil fuels and to lessen health impacts that contribute to hearing loss  The ban on sales of gas-powered blowers and vacuums took effect last July To help residents and businesses comply with the law a limited number of rebates for purchasing electric leaf blowers will be available from Montgomery County Residents are eligible for one $100 rebate Applications for the rebates will open July 1 Learn more about rebates and the ban at montgomerycountymd.gov/leafblowers.” Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WJXT / WCWJ Closed Captioning / Audio Description WJXT Public File WJXT EEO Report WCWJ Public File WCWJ EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group The Supreme Court’s 2024 Purdue decision1 held that the Bankruptcy Code does not authorize a release and injunction under a Chapter 11 plan of claims against a non-debtor even if they relate to claims against or by the debtor continue to see the merits of a collective resolution of such issues because non-debtor third parties may have an incentive for a comprehensive resolution of overlapping claims against them by the debtor and third parties than they would in a piecemeal process The recent Chapter 11 case of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre illustrates how sophisticated parties may maximize the benefits of a collective resolution of claims when a completely collective approach to claims against non-debtors cannot be forced on holdouts the distinction between the debtor’s claims against such third partes which can be settled in the bankruptcy case over holdouts’ objections and true non-debtor claims against such parties On December 4, 2024, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York’s (Diocese) innovative Chapter 11 plan (Plan).2 The Plan broadly resolves and discharges all childhood sexual abuse claims against the Diocese and its affiliate parishes which filed separate Chapter 11 cases shortly before confirmation of the Plan as well as resolves competing claims to insurance by channeling those claims to a trust that will make approximately $323 million available to abuse claimants which is the eighth largest in the United States and affiliated with 136 parishes in Suffolk and Nassau counties on Long Island seeking to achieve a comprehensive settlement with hundreds of abuse survivors were responsible for abuse claims along with the Diocese and also claimed coverage under the Diocese’s insurance policies the parishes did not originally file for bankruptcy relief but they were prepared to negotiate and contribute to the settlement in exchange for obtaining a release through a Chapter 11 plan as well as to release their claims to insurance in return for a settlement payment by the insurers to the tort claimants Although the insurers raised defenses under their policies they also were open to a collective resolution of coverage issues under a plan but were reluctant to agree to a non-comprehensive settlement protracted and further delayed pending the Purdue appellate process so much so that the Diocese eventually raised the prospect of dismissing its case directing the parties to a “last chance” mediation while noting the very personal effects of further delay on the survivors That mediation resulted in an economic settlement among the Diocese it did so with two post-Purdue concepts that fostered a collective resolution not only the Diocese but also the parishes received a Chapter 11 discharge of the abuse claims again as part of the mediated comprehensive settlement parishes and abuse claimants negotiated and implemented the following resolution of their claims against the insurers under which the insurers bought back their insurance policies for approximately $88 million with that amount to be contributed to the abuse claimant trust under the Plan The Plan at that point was confirmed without objection The combination of the insurance buyback and “abbreviated Chapter 11” bankruptcy process for the affiliate parishes achieved in Rockville Centre provides a possible framework for resolving other mass tort cases after Purdue 1 Harrington v 2 In re The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre 3 These “rapid prepacks” are defined as cases where the debtor seeks confirmation of a plan in less than 14 days. See General Order M-634 (Bankr 4 See Mot of Additional Debtors for Entry of an Order Directing Joint Administration of Related Chapter 11 Cases and Granting Related Relief consistent with section 1126(b) of the Bankruptcy Code contemplate conditional approval of a disclosure statement and voting on a prepackaged Chapter 11 plan before the bankruptcy filing date and thus the parishes filed for Chapter 11 relief knowing the outcome of the balloting on the joint Plan which had taken place within the time contemplated by the Bankruptcy Rules for voting 6 The revised trust agreement provides for a graduated release of funds from the reserve depending on the number of claimants that execute the consensual release $18 million of the reserve funds will be released for distribution to claimants once a threshold amount of 450 abuse claimants execute the consensual release and additional amounts will be released at 500 and 550 claimants executing up to the full amount once 616 claimants have executed the consensual release (7News) — Rockville tenants are pleading with their city leaders to pass a rent stabilization law tell 7News that prices have gotten out of control — and it's driving people out of the community "Rent stabilization is incredibly important at this moment," Grant Samms "The neighbors that I’m surrounded by are quite different than the neighbors that I had two years ago.. watching them get evicted in many cases." "I hate to see my neighbors have to leave this great community because of these outrageous rent increases," Chris Madden the leader of the Huntington Tenant Association it’s very hard because they’re on a fixed income and moving is very difficult." "I am really concerned about rent issues in this area," Eryn Adams a member of the Huntington Tenant Association but since Rockville has its own housing authority Residents say it's about time Rockville had the same kind of rent control as the rest of the county this apartment complex has seen up to a 30% increase," Madden said people have to move out," Samms added That erodes the stability of our community." It's a community that is already facing economic unknowns as 13,000 federal workers and contractors have applied for unemployment across the DMV as of March 14 "We have had renters here who are federal workers that are currently feeling a lot of uncertainty with the layoffs," Madden said "They need some semblance of certainty "I am concerned about what this means for diversity in the area," Adams said "This is one of my biggest concerns as someone who has seen minority communities get pushed out because of high rent prices." "The city council of Rockville desperately needs to consider and pass this legislation," Samms said who joined community members in their push for rent stabilization your constituents have a lot of asks for Rockville City Council How do you plan to take their requests and bring them to your colleagues?" reporter Lianna Golden asked I think that my constituents are doing a great job talking to them directly and coming to City Hall all types of residents coming and sharing their story," Shaw replied "It’s time for Rockville to have the same equal protections as the majority of our housing market." This group hopes to sway the rest of the council to draft legislation as soon as possible INDIANAPOLIS — Drivers on Indy’s west side can expect lane closures on Rockville Road beginning this month It’s a part of the Modern Rockville Road improvement project Anna Peay has lived in the area for 23 years She’s a part of the organization Rockville High School Girls School Neighborhood Association or RHGNA “They have total disregard for any of these things All they care about is making these three lanes to 465," Peay said Modern Rockville Road will address traffic congestion on U.S crash conflict points with left-turning vehicles The project has been controversial for years WRTV spoke to neighbors at a public hearing on the project in March 2023 Indiana Department of Transportation Spokesperson Blake Dollier says the project will bring added capacity to roads safety becomes the top priority in that area," Dollier said WATCH | Modern Rockville Road project met with backlash at public hearing The majority of work happening now until December 2025 will be between Raceway Road and Girls School Road The lane closures on the three-mile corridor are in both eastbound and westbound directions some of the early stages of this project out of the way to hopefully be able to minimize the impacts for the traveling public when we have some of the more major construction that will start here in 2026 “I don’t see how they don’t have any consideration for the people living here on Rockville," she said INDOT encourages drivers to use caution while traveling in and around all work zones For an in-depth overview of the project, frequently asked questions, and project key points, click here. With more than 150 bands on the bill, the 2025 incarnation of the mammoth Welcome to Rockville music festival at Daytona International Speedway will be bigger than any previous edition in the event’s history over more than a dozen years starting in 2011 in Jacksonville Who are the headliners at Welcome to Rockville in 2025?Headliners on the festival’s five stages May 15-18 include Shinedown The 2024 festival attracted a record-setting crowd of more than 200,000 fans according to Los Angeles-based promoter Danny Wimmer Presents That eclipsed the festival’s previous record of 170,000 set during the 2023 event in Daytona Beach it’ll help to know some basic logistical info about the event before you go Here are answers to some frequently asked questions on the event’s website: Advanced reserved parking will be available for weekend or daily purchase in both the General Parking in Lot 6 and the Premium Parking located inside the track on the Speedway’s backstretch Advanced sales will end two weeks prior to the event to ensure on-time shipping of the vehicle hangtag which will be required for entry into the parking lots The hangtag will include directions to the parking areas associated with the pass Advance 4-day general and premium parking passes are both sold-out already on the festival website. Cost for advance single-day parking passes is $45 for general, $65 for premium. Those passes are available online at welcometorockville.com Fans with General and Premium Parking will enter the festival at the Speedway’s Turn 2 entrance Parking passes also may be purchased on show days at the event There is designated ADA parking in both the General and Premium parking lots Vehicles will need both their advanced purchase parking pass along with a valid government issued ADA placard or license plate to park in these designated areas overnight parking outside of the event’s designated campgrounds is not permitted All vehicles must exit the parking lots or will be towed if left overnight Be alert at the event for warnings to take shelter What ages are allowed at Welcome to Rockville What about re-entry?Rockville is an all-ages event All attendees are required to purchase a full-price ticket The festival encourages parents to bring hearing protection for their children Re-entry into the festival is not permitted unless you are camping on-site and have a camping wristband or have purchased a Hotel + Pass package If there is an emergency and you must leave Will alcohol be sold at Welcome to Rockville?Yes wine and mixed drinks will be sold to those 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID Credit cards and RFID wristband payments will be accepted in addition to Tap to Pay Cash will be accepted to pay for parking outside the event gates There also will be reverse ATMs on site to exchange cash for a prepaid Mastercard the reverse ATM has offered a range from $5 minimum to $200 maximum transactions with a $4.95 fee per cash to card exchange Gate times are TBD and will be announced closer to the event A full schedule with set times will be posted about two weeks before the show via social and mobile apps. An initial breakdown of bands performing by day is posted on the festival website On the approved list: Cellphones and small portable chargers; sunscreen (non-aerosol); one factory-sealed bottle of water (20 ounce max) or one empty plastic refillable water bottle (no hydroflasks glass or Yetis); binoculars; towels and light blankets; small point-and-shoot digital cameras; hats and sunglasses; earplugs; sealed packs of cigarettes and cigars; vape pens and e-cigarettes Fans are strongly advised not to bring bags of any sort be aware that the approved list only includes small clear backpacks one-gallon resealable plastic storage bags; clear totes solid or clear hip/waist bags and small purses What’s not allowed into Welcome to Rockville?Do NOT bring these items: large bags or spikes; unauthorized vending or advertising; walkie talkies/two way radios Check out the information/FAQ tab at welcometorockville.com (7News) — A truck reportedly backed over and struck two pedestrians in Rockville according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer Pete Piringer The incident happened on Dover Road near North Horner Lane The injured pedestrians are currently being evaluated for their traumatic injuries They are expected to be taken to the hospital Construction is underway at the new Silver Branch Brewing Company Rockville Beerworks location We reported last year that the downtown Silver Spring-based brewery announced its intention to expand in Montgomery County and would seek public investment to enhance its offerings and relocate brewing facilities to the former True Respite Brewing Company site at 7301 Calhoun Place the Warrenton taproom is temporarily closed due to a fire last December The equity investment campaign had raised over $193,600 of its $465,222 goal last October. A post shared by Silver Branch Brewing Company (@silverbranchus) Silver Branch’s downtown Silver Spring brewery reached total capacity within a year of opening in 2019. It had previously announced plans to merge with Old Ox Brewing in April 2022 but the two breweries called off the merger three months later Along with the Rockville Beerworks expansion Layke and Robison plan to use the funding to expand distribution to Virginia and Delaware and launch a Mosaic Pizza Truck and Silver Branch Bierwagon After moving the brewing equipment to the former True Respite facility the downtown Silver Spring and Warrenton locations would be expanded with a full Mosaic Pizza kitchen co-located with each of Silver Branch’s taproom locations They plan to launch a beer and food delivery service and convert the space occupied by the brewing equipment at the downtown Silver Spring location into an event space overlooking Colesville Road “Silver Branch has been capacity-limited for over two years,” according to the brewery’s Honeycomb Credit listing “We have needed more space to brew so we can meet the demand of Silver Branch beer in wholesale and we have needed more space to build a kitchen in Silver Spring so we can meet the demand for private events and a more diverse menu for groups and family dining.” Updates on the Rockville Beerworks renovations will be posted to Instagram at @silverbranchrockville Photo: © 2024 Google / Silver Branch Brewing Company Graphic Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s help to identify two alleged suspects in an identity theft and fraud investigation involving $1,600 in purchases that were made last month at Target in Rockville Maryland State Police posted the following on its Facebook page on Friday April 25: “Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two alleged suspects related to an identity theft and fraud investigation a resident of Worcester County filed a complaint at the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack alleging their credit card information had been fraudulently obtained and used to purchase items totaling $1,600 at a Target in Rockville Activists plan to protest again on Saturday between 11 a.m They are joining multiple protests across the country against Elon Musk government is illegal and unconstitutional and designed to weaken the United States,” explained one of the protestors Improving the lives of older adults, especially those who are struggling, is not just your job–it’s at your core. 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For more information on what this means and how we use your data, please see our Privacy Policy CloseSenior Center Spotlight: Rockville Senior Center a Community CornerstoneSenior Center SpotlightJan 15 Print PageShareHeather MarriottNCOA Program Specialist Center for Healthy AgingKey TakeawaysOpportunities to stay active abound at this senior center including a state-of-the art fitness space Other amenities include a woodworking shop and a thrift store which helps fund the senior center's programming The center is always evolving to continue to meet the needs of a changing community Rockville Senior Center—run for the city of Rockville under the Department of Recreation and Parks—has long been a cornerstone of the community dedicated to providing services and programs that promote wellness The senior center was established to provide a dedicated space for adults 60+ after a group of older adults advocated for a location tailored to their needs prompting the conversion of a nearby elementary school into a larger facility The center's grand opening was on Sunday The senior center welcomes all adults 60 and older On weeknights and weekends the center is rentable for a party or gathering Rockville Senior Center attracts older adults who wish to remain active and engaged and gives them a place to help maintain their physical and mental health while enjoying social interaction The center also attracts those who are seeking a sense of community with opportunities to volunteer at the thrift shop and fundraising events Rockville Senior Center also draws participants in need of extra support "Rockville Senior Center’s members love to stay busy!" said Alexis D'Angelo the center's Support Services Supervisor The center provides members with many ways to stay physically active They have several fitness class offerings each week for all fitness levels The senior center is known for their amenities the center fosters a sense of community through volunteer efforts such as our snow removal program which provides support to seniors during winter months," D'Angelo said "By creating a collaborative and inclusive environment the Rockville Senior Center ensures that every participant can find a program that fits their interests and needs contributing to a vibrant and fulfilling experience for all.” Rockville Senior Center is a facility under the Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks funded by city of Rockville taxes (RSI) plays a significant role in supporting the center financially Through various fundraising activities—such as operating the gift and thrift shops and weekly bingo—RSI raises money that directly contributes to the center's budget Rockville Senior Center also offers various levels of membership to fit everyone's needs and members may pay fees to participate in certain classes These fees help offset program costs and contribute to the center's overall funding "modernizing" means staying ahead of the curve by adapting our programs and services to meet the evolving needs of today’s seniors," D'Angelo said "This includes offering on-demand classes for at-home workouts during the off-season utilizing volunteers for community support like our snow removal program and organizing intergenerational events that promote both social connection and wellness we ensure that our seniors are supported in every aspect of their lives ShareShare Your Senior Center StoryHelp us learn from one another by sharing your story of how your senior center is improving the lives of older adults in your community.  LinkedinInstagramTwitterYouTube251 18th Street South The City of Rockville is considering annexing 107.9 acres near the Shady Grove Metro Station to expand city boundaries and support transit-oriented development A public hearing is scheduled for March 26 with final consideration by the Mayor and Council tentatively set for July 7 Per the City of Rockville: “The City of Rockville is advancing a proposal to annex 107.9 acres of land near the Shady Grove Metro Station Rockville’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing during its Wednesday the proposal would expand city boundaries and support transit-oriented development which includes property owned by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and CSX Transportation was introduced by the Mayor and Council on Oct Final consideration by the Mayor and Council is tentatively scheduled for their Monday located east of Frederick Road (MD 355) and north of Redland Road is within Rockville’s Maximum Expansion Limits as identified in the city’s 2021 comprehensive plan the city would assume responsibility for public safety and other public services for the area while WMATA would continue operating the Metro station and related transit services Annexation of the site aligns with Rockville’s long-term vision for growth and development planned bus rapid transit and walkable development potential the area represents a key opportunity for economic expansion and improved connectivity Rockville officials are working closely with Montgomery County WMATA and local stakeholders to assess the impact on public services including police staffing and potential future development The city’s mixed-use transit district zoning is recommended for the site to support a mix of residential For more information on the March 26 Planning Commission public hearing, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/AgendaCenter to review the staff report attached to the agenda