Derwood microgrid to power Montgomery County’s clean bus future

Plus: EagleBank Returns to Profit as Assets Dip Below $10B; Rockville to close roads for busy arts festival weekend

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May 1, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: April 30, 2026 9:16 p.m.

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Montgomery County is launching a state-leading clean energy microgrid in Derwood to power its transition to electric and hydrogen buses, even during outages. The solar- and battery-powered system is expected to cut costs and support the county’s goal of a fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. [The Banner]

Eagle Bancorp Returns to Profit, but Credit Risks Persist

EagleBank returned to profitability after three consecutive quarterly losses as it shed troubled commercial real estate loans. Its assets dipped below $10 billion for the first time since 2019, though executives say the decline is temporary. [Washington Business Journal]

Road closures planned for Rockville arts festival weekend

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Road closures will impact parts of Rockville this weekend for the VisArts Rockville Arts Festival at Town Square. Drivers and residents should plan ahead as large crowds are expected, though parking garages will remain accessible with adjustments. [The MoCo Show]

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