Rockville businesses ask police for help addressing car rallies

Plus: Three displaced in Washington Grove fire; Middle school students decorate snow plows for annual contest

By Staff

April 8, 2026 7:00 a.m. | Updated: April 8, 2026 6:46 a.m.

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Rockville business owners are asking police to do more to shut down car rallies after they said the incidents are taking over their parking lots. For four weekends in a row, a massive party scene has appeared in lots overnight, impacting local businesses, the owners said. [Fox 5 DC]

Three displaced in Washington Grove fire

Three people were displaced after a fire in Washington Grove. No injuries were reported and no smoke alarms were in the home. [DC News Now]

Middle school students decorate snow plows for annual contest

Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation  is inviting local middle school students to paint snow plows. Registration is open through April 10 and there is a $500 first-place prize. [Montgomery County Media]

Today’s weather: Sunny with a high of 54 degrees

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