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Good day Rockville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Rockville bagel shop beat out nine rivals countywide?
  • Did you know cursing on Rockville sidewalks could technically be illegal?
  • Are Chipotle’s new high-protein options worth a Rockville lunch stop?

Also on today's calendar: Timmie Metz Band and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Morning mist; mostly cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Friday: An icy mix, up to 1", temps: high: 35, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 42 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• We taste-tested 9 bagels across Montgomery County and found the best one (thebanner.com) — Rockville bagel lovers get good news: Goldberg’s New York Bagels on Boiling Brook Parkway earned the top score in a countywide blind taste test, with Bagel Towne Deli in Rockville also cracking the top three. Reviewers compared nine shops across Montgomery County, weighing appearance, taste, and freshness to help you decide where your next weekend bagel run should be.
   

• The 22 Weirdest Driving Laws in the Country (rd.com) — Rockville gets a quirky national shout-out for its little-known ban on loud public cursing within earshot of passersby on streets and sidewalks. The piece rounds up 22 odd driving-related laws from around the country, from swamp buggies in Florida to no-mud tires in Minnesota, but Rockville’s profanity rule is one of the few that directly targets everyday behavior in a familiar local setting.
   

• Chipotle continues to fuel our yearslong obsession with protein (thebanner.com) — A food writer recently tried Chipotle’s new high-protein menu by ordering from a Rockville location, sampling the chain’s new meat “snack” cups and a double high-protein bowl. While the protein counts are eye-popping, the reviewer found the protein-focused options bland and more about nutritional targets than flavor, reflecting a broader trend of protein-obsessed fast-casual dining.
   

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    Sunday December 28
  • Timmie Metz Band
    Hank Dietle's Tavern, 11010 Rockville Pike, Rockville
    6:00 pm

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    May God bless you and your family with peace, love, and good health. Thank you to our community for your continued support (Nextdoor Fallsmead)
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🗞 Nearby News

North Bethesda

  • The Grandview Debuts: A New Era of Senior Living with Style and Community (wjla.com)
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  • Over 100 New Restaurants Opened in 2025; Here's the Full List (mocoshow.com)

Gaithersburg

  • WATCH: Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Caught Cuddling After Massive Patriots Win (shinemycrown.com)
  • Toys for Tots: Inside the operation serving millions of children (usatoday.com)
  • America's official time source slipped as a NIST power failure left key internet servers drifting off atomic accuracy (techradar.com)

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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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