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Hi Rockville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does a $502M IT deal mean for NRC’s Rockville HQ?
  • Why a Rockville synagogue spotlighted forgotten Jewish refugees from Sudan
  • How is a Rockville developer reshaping affordable housing in Silver Spring?

Also on today's calendar: Juliet Lloyd Solo Acoustic Show! and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 29, low: 18.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NRC Awards 6 Spots on Potential $502M GLINDA 2.0 Contract for IT Support (govconwire.com) — Rockville residents should know that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s headquarters here will be supported under a new 10‑year, $502 million IT contract vehicle called GLINDA 2.0, awarded to six firms. The agreement covers everything from network services and cloud support to cybersecurity and application modernization, reinforcing the city’s role as a hub for federal technology operations and related jobs.
   

• ‘No One Hears About Jewish Refugees' From Sudan (washingtonjewishweek.com) — Rockville residents recently gathered at Magen David Sephardic Congregation to remember the little-known history of Jewish refugees from Sudan and other Arab and Muslim countries. A Falls Church historian shared family stories, film clips, and reflections on how once-thriving Jewish communities were dispersed, encouraging attendees to see refugee experiences in a broader historical context that includes Rockville’s own Sephardic community connections.
   

• Skanska Signs 3 Tenants At New Downtown Office Building: The D.C. Deal Sheet (bisnow.com) — A Rockville-based developer, TM Associates, helped deliver a new 98‑unit affordable apartment building in nearby Silver Spring, adding income‑restricted housing for residents earning 30% to 80% of area median income. The piece also highlights major new leases in downtown D.C., a senior community at Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro, and additional affordable housing in Rosslyn, reflecting broader regional development trends that may interest Rockville commuters and investors.
   

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