Good morning, Rockville.

Tommy Davidson returns for six comedy shows at the D.C.

Improv next week + he credits his Maryland upbringing for inspiring the humor that has long resonated with local audiences.

Organized by Salvadoran-American Transnational Communities, the Salvadoran American Festival will take place Sunday, Aug.

2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Montgomery College Rockville Campus parking lot, featuring live music, traditional food, cultural performances, children's activities, and a Toyota raffle to support scholarship programs (celebrating Salvadoran heritage).

Maryland finalized an $85 million purchase of rights to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan races on Thursday, using MEDCO-issued notes repaid with race revenue and avoiding tax dollars.

The state secured the races to preserve local racing heritage and cut future licensing fees (supporting long-term investments).

Montgomery County lifted the advisory for the Potomac River’s shoreline between Lock 11 and Minnie’s Island on Friday after tests showed safe bacterial levels — officials advise caution after heavy rain and against ingesting the water.

Montgomery County Public Schools data shows Superintendent Thomas Taylor earned $406,253 in fiscal year 2026, nearly $120,000 more than the second highest official.

Chiefs, deputy chiefs, and associate superintendents earned over $280,000 while principals earned $227,000, and the board approved a 6.23% raise for key administrators in fiscal year 2027.

The Olney Cropdusters won game 2 by 15-7 to tie the series against Bethesda Big Train on Thursday at Shirley Povich Field, setting up a winner-take-all game 3 on Friday at First Responder Field at OBGC Park.

The team sought its first Ripken League title.

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.