Good morning, Rockville.

This weekend, enjoy local celebrations in the region where Pride in the Plaza in Silver Spring offers drag performances and free health services + SummerFest in Gaithersburg features live music, food trucks, and fireworks at Bohrer Park.

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport will welcome Breeze Airways this fall as the airline launches nonstop flights to Burlington on Oct.

4 + Vero Beach on Oct. 1, running three times per week + providing extra travel options for local passengers.

Pepco is preparing for the summer storm season in Rockville by training crews, replacing poles, and upgrading transformers (to help maintain power during outages).

The utility also advises residents to use its app to track energy use and adjust thermostats for lower bills.

Eight students from Poolesville High, Westland Middle and Montgomery Blair High were recognized earlier this month at the National History Day contest held in College Park — their entries in website, paper and exhibit categories qualified them for national competition.

Montgomery Blair High student Mengtong Xiang won a Yellowstone trip for her America250 essay contest entry + the contest invited kids in grades 3-12 to share what America means to them.

Montgomery County Public Schools announced the winners of its ninth annual Girl Power Contest on June 11 to honor local women's achievements for Women’s History Month.

The contest recognized entries in elementary, middle, high and adult categories (including Ada Ahuja-VanTassel, Kalyani Mishra, and Eliana Cortez) and awarded honorable mentions.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Maryland school districts (Montgomery, Prince George's and Frederick) over policies that allow boys in girls' sports and locker rooms.

Officials say the inquiry will examine potential Title IX violations.

Montgomery County's Weed Warriors train local volunteers to identify and remove invasive plants from parks, protecting native species & keeping public spaces clean.

Coordinator Corinne Stephens has helped the program grow to certify 475 volunteers since 1999.

University of Maryland researchers say a warm, humid climate is boosting tick populations in the DC region—ticks can lay thousands of eggs in one cycle.

Residents are advised to check for ticks after spending time outdoors.

The Greek and The Freak Live Performance

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy an acoustic duo featuring local talents blending rock and classical music styles.

The Buds Live Performance

2-4 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 — Enjoy a lively mix of roots, blues, rockabilly, and more with The Buds at this local favorite venue.

16th & T Band Live Performance

9 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 Cover — Experience the vibrant sounds of 16th & T, a cover band blending classic R&B and pop for an unforgettable night.

The Grandsons with Special Guest Daryl Davis

8-11 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — Cost info not provided — Experience an electrifying night of authentic American roots music with the acclaimed Daryl Davis.

The Roustabouts Live Performance

9:00 PM — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 cover — Experience DC's finest blues-fiddle band with a unique mix of blues and soulful tunes.

Dog and Cat Adoption Event

12-3 PM — PetSmart — Adoption fees may apply — Discover your new furry friend at Lucky Dog's adoption event.

Kiti & the Drifting Valentines Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $10 Cover — Enjoy a night of western swing and rockabilly tunes from a lively band out of Washington DC.

Alice Gerrard & Reed Stutz Concert

5-7:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $20 — Experience a dynamic evening with bluegrass legends Alice Gerrard and rising star Reed Stutz.

FlyBoy with FLACK

9-11:59 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $15 — Experience DC music scene veterans playing original songs from Beatnik Flies and Slickee Boys.