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  • Could Rockvilleā€™s Wootton students be moved to Gaithersburg for good?
  • How is Rockville-based analysis reshaping views on fresh pet food?
  • Which Big Ten tennis standout traces his roots to Rockville?

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šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Parents, Students Speak Out to Keep Wootton at Wootton (mymcmedia.org) ā€” Rockville families are mobilizing against a Montgomery County Public Schools proposal that would move Wootton High School students from their Rockville campus to the new Crown High School in Gaithersburg. Parents, students, and officials have rallied, testified, and launched a petition as MCPS gathers community feedback and prepares a recommendation.
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2. Fresh pet food growth is maturing, not declining (petfoodprocessing.net) ā€” Reported from Rockville this piece explains how fresh and gently cooked pet food is still growing strongly but shifting from explosive gains to steadier, more mature expansion. It walks through sales data, major brand moves, and new product formats, stressing that the category is evolving and diversifying rather than declining.
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3. Linquet Named to Big Ten Preseason Player to Watch List (huskers.com) ā€” Rockville gets a brief but notable sports shout-out as Northwestern junior Cyrus Mahjoob, listed as hailing from Rockville is named among the Big Ten menā€™s tennis Players to Watch. The main focus is Nebraska senior Leo Linquetā€™s preseason recognition and the conferenceā€™s broader list of standout athletes.
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4. American Society for Nutrition Calls for Strong Science in National Nutrition Guidance - American Society for Nutrition (nutrition.org) ā€” From its Rockville headquarters, the American Society for Nutrition is backing the new federal Dietary Guidelinesā€™ emphasis on minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods while sharply questioning the transparency of the science review process behind them. The group warns that mixed messages on saturated fat and a new, less clear evidence review could confuse the public and weaken trust in national nutrition advice.
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