Good morning, Rockville.

MCM’s news team visited the temple grounds as the visitor’s center marked its 50th anniversary today.

The iconic landmark with gold six-pointed spires nearly 300 feet high remains a place of worship and discovery for the community.

Montgomery County school officials will soon examine attendance zones after a challenging high school redistricting process.

The study could result in elementary and middle school closures and new boundaries that could affect local families in the coming years.

Maryland will mail chip-enabled EBT cards to its 943,000 benefit recipients over the next three weeks — replacing swipe-only cards that will stop working on Sept.

30 to help guard against skimmers, Gov. Wes Moore’s office said Friday.

Montgomery County’s BTheOne Ambassador Program trains teens to tackle mental health challenges and overdose risks in 17 schools.

Since 2022, over 700 student ambassadors have logged 2,000 service-learning hours and promoted healthier screen habits.

Gov. Moore declared a Code Red air quality condition as wildfire smoke drifts in, prompting health officials to advise vulnerable residents to limit outdoor time until Saturday.

The alert is expected to worsen in western areas and affect everyone.

Local officials say a cold front brings rain + better air on Saturday after a code red alert was issued because Canadian wildfires and high summer heat affected the region.

Residents with health concerns should limit outdoor time as lingering pollutants may still impact breathing.

Maryland health officials reported a rise in Cyclospora cases after confirming 32 cases this year and urged residents to wash produce and cook food thoroughly to reduce their risk.

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.