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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:

  • Why Bob's Shanghai 66 anchors Rockville's reputation for serious Chinese food.
  • How a Rockville Filipino spot just made DC's best-cheap-eats list
  • Why a Rockville councilmember rallied in D.C. over a high-profile case.

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This adorable dog was in the middle of the road on Falls Road in Potomac right across from the Potomac Community Center.
    We have the dog and she is safe. Please call Alexa at (973) 851-4844 or Cyrus Wilson at 240-529-8905 if this is your dog. Cyrus has the dog with him… (Nextdoor Avenel)
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    I deleted the initial post because a scammer tried to scam us and fortunate we are OK. I am asking sincerely for help find my cockatiel. He went… (Nextdoor Parkside Estates/Derwood)
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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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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