Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue rescued six people from cars submerged in floodwaters in Potomac on August 1—heavy rains had raised water levels and forced road closures, marking the second severe flooding event in recent weeks.

This rescue highlighted the quick action of trained teams amid dangerous weather conditions.

Parents in Rockville are preparing for back-to-school shopping as a Bankrate survey shows about 30% of families are changing how they buy school supplies amid steady pricing and upcoming sales tax holidays, with a three-day holiday this weekend and Maryland’s tax-free period from Aug. 10 to 16. Ted Rossman of Bankrate advises setting a budget, comparing prices, and using what supplies are already at home—steps that lower costs as kids get ready to return to class.

Willow Green Funerals in Bethesda is urging Montgomery County to legalize water cremation—an eco-friendly method that uses lower heat and less fuel than traditional cremation.

The company will open its new location if a zoning text amendment sponsored by councilmember Natali Fani-González is approved by a council committee.

Maryland recorded 51 flash flood warnings—its highest since 2020—as severe thunderstorms brought up to 6 inches of rain that left power outages and required water rescues in Montgomery, Harford and Western areas.

Experts explained that hot, humid weather, increased precipitable water and dried, impervious soil raised flash flooding risks and led to significant emergency response costs.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service will not release details of its investigation into an employee who allegedly posted a racist comment on a police department Facebook post—officials stated the matter is a confidential personnel issue protected by labor law.

The Maryland DNR has launched a free mobile app called MD Outdoors that replaces the old AccessDNR app and lets hunters, anglers, and outdoor lovers buy licenses, check maps, and view rules — it has already been downloaded 230,000 times.

Camp Sunny Day - Session 8

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — $250/Resident; $275/Non-Resident — A diverse camp experience for your child awaits this summer.

Intro to Macraweave with Lisa Nho

3-5 p.m. — Shop Made In DC — Registration required — Discover the art of macrame and weaving while creating unique tapestry pieces and expressing your creativity.

Intro to Boxing Trial Class for Adults

6:00 – 6:50 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of Mansell’s Fitness Boxing in a class designed for adults aged 18 and up.

O'McPub Band Performance

7-11 p.m. — Montgomery County Fair — Free entry — Experience the lively sounds of an Irish-American folk duo bringing pub tunes to life.

Clay Mottley with Love Story Band Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — King Farm Community Center — Cost info not provided — Experience clever and catchy melodies from a master craftsman in songwriting.

Eli Lev Live Performance

7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. — Olney Rotary Club — Check website for details — Enjoy uplifting songs from rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev as he connects the world through music.

Ice Cream Social

12:15 – 1:45 PM — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Cool off with ice cream while enjoying lively line dancing for all skill levels.

Eli Lev Live Performance

10 AM – 4 PM — Olney Farmers and Artists Market — Free entry — Experience the uplifting melodies of singer-songwriter Eli Lev, promoting global connection through music.