Good morning, Rockville.

After two drownings near Sandy Point raised safety concerns, Montgomery County officials are considering increased enforcement with U.S. Park Police and urging residents to use county pools instead of swimming in the Potomac River.

Bill Danoff, co-writer of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads,' said NBC4 that he found it outrageous + really cool to see fans and the U.S. men’s soccer team embrace his classic at World Cup games, underscoring the song’s enduring impact on local culture.

Montgomery County Public Schools released Booked for Summer, a multilingual guide featuring hands-on science experiments and trips to local historic sites (with grade-level suggestions) to keep kids learning before school resumes.

Six regional Back-to-School fairs will be held by MCPS on Saturday, Aug.

22 to offer registration help and school supply support. The events, hosted at local high schools (e.g., Albert Einstein and Gaithersburg), will provide tech assistance and fun activities for families.

Yesterday, D.C. Water held a groundbreaking for the Piney Branch Tunnel in Rock Creek Park to reduce runoff; the half-mile tunnel (22 feet in diameter) will capture 4.2 million gallons of sewage and finish by late 2029, although construction will affect traffic along Piney Branch Parkway.

Montgomery County police are enforcing bus lane rules amid Metro’s Red Line construction closures that began on July 6 — drivers near Bethesda, Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore stations face fines up to $500 and three points for violations along Route 355.

WMATA changed shuttle bus pick-up points on Thursday morning plus express shuttles now board near Trader Joe’s on Wisconsin Avenue and local routes serve Friendship Heights Metro station as the Red Line summer shutdown continues through Sept.6 plus enforcement has increased to clear bus lanes and ease delays.

Health officials warned on July 9 that cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection linked to contaminated produce or water, has been confirmed in 32 people in Maryland and 10 in Virginia—residents are urged to maintain proper hygiene and monitor for symptoms.

Ford Martin, a 33-year-old golfer raised in Potomac, finished tied for 10th at Woodmont Country Club during the U.S. Adaptive Golf Open held from Monday to Wednesday, playing before family and friends + longtime friend Kevin Keegan provided support throughout the event.

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.