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šŸŒ± Patch AM: 2 Montgomery Co. Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rockville's Courthouse Square Park hosts poignant 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony Friday
  • See what's coming to the former Rockville Science Center space.
  • Rockville data scientists: interested in this new hybrid contract role?

Also on today's calendar: East Coast Swing/Lindy Hop Dance Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Montgomery Co. Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com) — Rockville residents are invited to a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday morning at Courthouse Square Park, where a specially designed memorial briefly illuminates the names of 11 county residents who died in the attacks. Another ceremony will be held that evening at the Kensington Volunteer Fire Station, while national observances take place in New York, at the Pentagon, and at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
   

2. Signage Up for iSMASH (mocoshow.com) — A new iSMASH rage room and splatter paint studio is getting closer to opening at The Square in Rockville, with permanent exterior signs now up at 36‑C Maryland Avenue. Located next to Dirty Dough in the former Rockville Science Center space, the venue will offer smash sessions and neon paint experiences for families, though an opening date isn't set yet.
   

3. Senior Data Scientist - ComTec Information Systems - Rockville, MD, US (dice.com) — If you're a data scientist in or near Rockville, a six‑month-plus contract role is open with ComTec Information Systems, offering hybrid work from Rockville or McLean. The position focuses on Python-based analytics, big data tools, and visualization for surveillance modernization, with most time spent on core projects and some on research and innovation.
   

4. IT Engineer (dice.com) — A contract IT Engineer – Network Administrator role, tagged to Rockville, focuses on managing Palo Alto firewalls, network security, and automation, with remote work and at least five years' experience required. Rockville-area tech professionals can apply through staffing firm System One, which offers benefits and emphasizes equal-opportunity hiring.
   

5. Silver Diner Files Lawsuit to Remain at BWI Airport (mocoshow.com) — Rockville-based Silver Diner is suing BWI's concessions manager, alleging a promised 10‑year sublease was undermined by costly, unexpected rebuild demands. The company, founded in Rockville and employing over 120 people at BWI, argues the changes could force a long closure and threaten a locally rooted, relatively affordable dining option for travelers.
   

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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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