Good morning, Rockville.

Always Ice Cream, known for creative flavors, will open its Montgomery County shop this fall at 11802 Rockville Pike, Pike and Rose in North Bethesda.

The 1,200 sqft shop will offer classic and seasonal treats — including pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie — with samples at PIKEtoberfest in October.

Lorena Wu, a rising junior at Poolesville High School, was sworn in as Maryland’s Student Member of the Board on July 1 after being appointed by Gov. Wes Moore.

She now serves on the State Board of Education to share student insights.

Montgomery County Public Schools reported that over half of its schools showcased environmental projects such as STEAM nights, hydroponic gardens, and community clean-ups through the Maryland Green Schools program — a statewide initiative integrating environmental literacy into the curriculum.

The Pacific Legal Foundation filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday alleging MCPS admission policies during COVID-19 reduced opportunities for Asian American students.

MCPS said its process uses multiple academic measures to ensure fairness.

Montgomery County Board of Education installed rising junior Leul Dawit as its 49th Student Member of the Board on July 6 (he attends Northwood High School).

Dawit will represent over 155,000 students and focus on improving school infrastructure and student well-being.

Metro partially shut down its Red Line on July 7 (closing stations at Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda) and shuttle buses provided express service from Friendship Heights to North Bethesda, easing wait times for riders.

The Montgomery County Economic Development Corp. board elected Jennifer Hsin as its new chair on Thursday from a press release, replacing Elana Fine who served since July 2024.

Hsin, a University of Maryland lecturer (with 20 years at Clark Enterprises), will guide MCEDC as it supports local businesses and attracts new investment.

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.