Rockville, MD news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Rockville, MD on Thursday, October 22, 2026: WJ High School shooting: 4 detained after lockdown. Also: Montgomery County water shutoff has been rescheduled to a new date; check county notices for details; Welcome to Rockville 2027 festival announces lineup: Poppy, Loathe, Black Veil Brides, and Chad Grey confirmed. Weather: Mostly clear and cool today with highs near 52°F and breezy winds up to 11 mph.

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Montgomery County water shutoff has been rescheduled to a new date; check county notices for details.Patch · Oct 22, 6:42 PM

Safety & emergencies

Four people detained following shooting incident that prompted Walter Johnson High School lockdown on 10/21.WUSA9 · Oct 21, 9:08 PM

Events & going out

Welcome to Rockville 2027 festival announces lineup: Poppy, Loathe, Black Veil Brides, and Chad Grey confirmed.Lambgoat · Oct 22, 11:31 AM

Business & new openings

VitroVivo Biotech LLC, based in Rockville, highlights tissue analysis laboratory services for biomedical researchers.Digital Journal · Oct 22, 7:43 AM

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