Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale will run July 25-26, with visitors exploring 26 local farms and orchards—enjoying fresh produce, farm-raised meats and interactive activities like goat milking and hayrides amid a national foodborne parasite outbreak.

Gas prices in the metro area have topped $4 a gallon as global conflicts strained oil supplies.

Commuters experienced a 15-cent rise since last week and experts warn further increases are likely due to ongoing disruptions from the Iran conflict.

Federal workforce data show the DC region lost more than 63,000 federal jobs between May 2025 and May 2026, reaching a 30-year low.

Officials will release new employment numbers later today as they review potential payroll savings of $7 billion & $10 billion that may impact local spending.

MCPS board appointed multiple school leaders on July 20, including Joshua Fine—National Distinguished Principal of the Year—to lead White Oak Middle, Nicole Sosik as associate superintendent, and others as part of summer cuts to close a $36 million budget gap.

MCPS rejected a report released last week that said its budgeting and staffing practices harm Black and Latino students, stating that the report relies on unverified assumptions and emphasizing its adherence to Title VI requirements.

Environmental groups and legislator Lorig Charkoudian are worried that a new proposal from the Department of Labor will weaken energy rules for large commercial buildings; the public can send comments until July 27 (which may lead to further review by lawmakers).

Gov. Wes Moore proclaimed July 17-25 as Buy Local Week and urged residents to add one locally grown or produced food item to their meals daily to support local farms + seafood producers.

Montgomery County Department of Transportation is reducing speed limits on neighborhood roads to heighten pedestrian safety this summer — updated limits for Urban Core, Urban Center, and Suburban Activity Center areas will be posted by the end of August to align with its Vision Zero initiative.

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.