Good morning, Rockville.

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will take place from August 8th to 16th at 501 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg—parking costs $20 per car and free shuttles run from Montgomery College campuses.

The fair has been a local staple since 1945—featuring food vendors, rides, games and farm animals.

Camp Greentree is a new six-week summer camp that will offer fun activities plus mental health support to 88 children experiencing homelessness referred by MCPS.

The program is a joint effort between JSSA and MCPS and is funded by grants from MCPS plus the McKinney-Vento National Center for Homeless Education and the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.

A deadly crash on Sandy Spring Road in Montgomery County shut down westbound lanes at McKnew Road early Wednesday morning (3:20 a.m. call showed all vehicles remained at the scene).

Montgomery County Police arrested Amir Jalil Ali, 62, in Laurel on Tuesday for the first degree murder of Denna Fredericka Campbell—his ex-girlfriend and D.C. police officer killed in 1995—after a review of old evidence led to new charges.

Montgomery County officials charged former boyfriend Kenneth Burnell Wonsom—also known as Amir Jalil Ali—with first-degree murder in the 1995 killing of D.C. officer Denna Fredericka Campbell after her body was found in her Silver Spring home, and authorities released more details at a Wednesday news conference in Gaithersburg.

Maryland will begin Tax-Free Week on Sunday when select items will be exempt from the 6% sales tax—clothing under $100, the first $40 on backpacks and Energy Star products such as air conditioners, washers, dryers and dehumidifiers will be tax free.

BioHub Maryland in Rockville is hosting a week-long program that trains Bowie State students in biopharmaceutical manufacturing skills like upstream processing and quality control—students earn certificates recognized by local employers.

The program builds on three successful summer cohorts and sees its final six-student group begin training on Monday.

School Board President Julie Yang said the board will hold Superintendent Taylor accountable after an OIG report found over 12,000 MCPS employees were not added to the FBI’s Rap Back list and nearly 4,900 did not get Child Protective Services checks—problems that have raised safety concerns. County Executive Marc Elrich urged MCPS to address the backlog promptly—ensuring the district works to keep students safe.

Montgomery County Council approved a zoning amendment that allows duplexes, triplexes, townhouses and apartments along transit corridors and major roads.

County Executive Marc Elrich, who is running for an At Large council seat, challenged the plan—he said it lacks affordable housing mandates and could hurt renters.

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.

Jonathan Sloane Band Performance

9:00 PM - 11:59 PM — Hank Dietle's Tavern — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of blues, R&B, and rock 'n' roll with the multi-talented Jonathan Sloane Band.

Fall Flea Market

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. — North Creek Community Center & Pool — Free entry — Clean out your old treasures and discover unique finds at this community flea market.