Good morning, Rockville.

Emma’s Torch Cafe at 1200 East-West Highway in Silver Spring teaches culinary skills and job preparation to refugees, asylees and trafficking survivors while serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, pastries and coffee.

The program, which has an 84% job placement rate, now accepts new applications.

Zinnia executive chef Danny Wells, a Takoma Park native, has built a 30-year career from dishwasher to chef.

He shared his journey and inspiration from local mentors (including guidance from chef Ted Peters) during an in-depth feature at the Silver Spring estate.

MCPS approved a 6.23% raise for non-union chiefs, deputy chiefs (and associate superintendents) for fiscal year 2027 on June 25 as part of a negotiated wage adjustment that combines a 3.25% general increase with a step raise, while cutting 415 positions to close a budget gap.

Officials with the Maryland Department of the Environment said that high water temperatures reached 94°F (a record level) and led to a fish kill in the Potomac River near Rockville, raising concerns about the river's ecosystem.

More than 1,300 Montgomery County homes remained without power Monday after weekend storms knocked down trees and utility poles, and the National Weather Service issued a flood watch until Tuesday at 12 a.m. The severe weather followed an intense heat wave that delayed some Fourth of July celebrations.

Metro began a two-month Red Line closure on July 6 (affecting Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center and Bethesda stations) and is running shuttle buses that add 20 to 25 extra minutes to trips, with free parking provided until Sept.

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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.

Learn to Code in Python & AI Adventures

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville — Cost info not specified — Explore Python and AI through creative comic quests and videos in a fun learning environment.

An Evening of Chicago Blues with Wayne Baker Brooks

8-10:30 p.m. — Hank Dietle's Tavern — $30 — Experience high-energy Chicago blues with guitar powerhouse Wayne Baker Brooks.