Good morning, Rockville.

More than two dozen farms in Montgomery County will open for a self-guided tour on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26.

Families can enjoy wagon rides, pony rides & treats at stops such as Comus Farm in Dickerson and Butler's Orchard in Germantown.

The Olde Towne Cafe Bar & Grille in Gaithersburg faces financial challenges as its landlord doubled the rent and negotiations continue while the Aliakbar family launched a GoFundMe to remain at its East Diamond & Summit location.

The family-run cafe has served local customers for over 25 years.

This summer, the weeklong Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camp at Montgomery Community Media studios in Rockville gave campers hands-on experience in sports media coverage — from play-by-play announcing to sideline reporting, with camp director Neil Hartman noting it boosted confidence and industry connections.

Montgomery County Public Schools will require students who do not meet (College and Career Readiness) criteria to pay their AP and IB testing fees for the 2026-2027 school year; the change follows new rules set under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

Montgomery County Public Schools released Booked for the Summer to help students and families stay active with health and physical education activities such as a scavenger hunt and checklist.

The guide (available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese, Amharic, Korean, and Portuguese) offers simple steps to build healthy habits.

Montgomery County Public Schools will hold Student Transition Day on Monday, Aug.

24 to help designated grades and new students adjust with school tours and routine practice (each school will provide its own schedule) ahead of the first day on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Montgomery County Public Schools will no longer cover AP and IB exam fees for students who do not meet state College and Career Readiness standards starting in the 2026 to 2027 school year.

Ninth and tenth graders and students eligible for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS) must pay exam fees.

WMATA plans to install platform screen doors at every Red Line station — a measure to boost safety and efficiency — though temporary service disruptions are expected.

Consumer advocates from the DC area urged changes to the PJM grid system on Thursday to boost consumer influence amid rising energy bills from growing data centers & concerns over current governance giving more power to utilities.

They argue that a revised structure could lower monthly bills for local households.

Montgomery County officials reached an agreement with the owners of the Maryland side of White's Ferry that could reopen the service, with details to be shared at a 10 a.m. news conference today.

The ferry once shortened the drive for hundreds traveling between Poolesville + Leesburg.

Montgomery County homeowners received higher tax bills after the county eliminated the $692 Income Tax Offset Credit on July 1 (Levy Year 2026) as rising assessments increased bills.

Many shared concerns on social media while officials say the move supports funding for schools and services.

Nearly 20 families at the Children’s Inn traded hospital visits for a festive Christmas in July, with a police escort taking them from stops at Rio Washingtonian Center and Target where every child received a $50 gift card — a heartwarming break organized by the Inn, NIH, and Montgomery County Police.

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.