Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Rockville.
Brown Cow Creamery in Mt Airy is Montgomery County’s last dairy farm and produces ice cream, cheese, eggs, and beef despite rising costs.
The family-run creamery is open (Thursdays noon-5 p.m. and Fridays–Sundays noon-6 p.m.) and continues to serve local customers.
Agritourism is booming in Montgomery County as farms like Comus Farm in Dickerson let visitors feed alpacas and ride wagons, while Butler’s Orchard in Germantown attracts thousands for berry picking and festivals.
The Farm Tour runs July 25-26 to showcase local agriculture.
Montgomery County Public Schools staff will outline plans for school consolidations and boundary changes at a meeting set at 4:00 p.m. Thursday at 15 W.
Gude Drive in Rockville; the study will take two phases from August through May 2028 and may recommend closing Silver Spring International Middle School.
Montgomery County Public Schools offers IGNITE Summer School at six middle schools to help students gain hands-on skills in science, math, and career exploration.
The program includes virtual reality and project-based lessons that engage rising sixth and seventh graders (students express enthusiasm for new discoveries).
Maryland law mandates that public school students must have their required childhood vaccines unless exempt — students missing immunizations cannot attend classes until updated, so parents may schedule appointments with local providers or visit free clinics in July and August hosted by Montgomery County DHHS.
Drivers in temporary bus lanes along Rockville Pike and Wisconsin Avenue risk a $60 fine as Metro Transit Police enforce rules from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday until Red Line construction ends on Sept.
6 — officials may extend the pilot if feedback is positive.
Chris Hacopian, a 21-year-old second baseman from Potomac (local favorite), signed his first professional contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, July 15, at Nationals Park.
The 11th overall pick joined the team after a standout career at Winston Churchill High.
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.
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