Good morning, Rockville.

A motorcyclist riding a black Triumph was killed in a two-vehicle crash at 6:17 p.m. on Saturday near the 22000 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Brookville — the driver of a silver 2013 BMW 128i was not injured as police investigate and close the road between Sapling Ridge Lane and Georgia Avenue.

Marina Fradlin of Shoe Train explained that tariffs delayed shipments—shoes ordered in June arrived in July—but she said her store is set for back-to-school sales next week.

Dr. Richard Akoto, a Takoma Park family doctor, was charged with Medicare fraud after submitting false claims for pain treatments using a P-stim device—which provides electrical acupuncture not covered by Medicare—between January and May 2019, resulting in a $1.4 million judgment from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Police are seeking the public's help in finding a 28-year-old man accused of stabbing another man outside a Wheaton restaurant at 3:20 a.m. Saturday near Fern Street and University Boulevard West; the victim was hospitalized in critical condition and surveillance video shows the thin suspect (with short black hair, a goatee, an ear piercing, tattoos on both arms, and last seen in a white Nicaragua baseball jersey numbered 16, a royal blue cap, black shorts and white Jordan sneakers).

Anna Wilson, a 21-year-old singer from Gaithersburg, was surprised when her mother brought her to an unplanned America’s Got Talent audition in March—she received three out of four yes votes yet will not move on to the live rounds.

Wilson’s audition video has gained 5.7 million views and she now plans to release original music while helping veterans and people with disabilities.

Maryland’s annual Tax-Free Week began on Sunday, Aug.

10 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 16—waiving the state’s 6% sales tax on clothing under $100 and on the first $40 of backpacks for both in-store and online orders. More families are shopping early due to high tariffs and inflation concerns, NRF surveys show.

Montgomery County planners expressed concern over a drop in multifamily rental housing permits issued from October to June, noting only 38 permits in nine months with rental unit approvals nearly non-existent—officials and developers dispute whether rent stabilization or national trends are behind the decline.

Dan Gough, a longtime Montgomery County fisherman now living in Ocean City, caught a 72-pound white marlin at the 2025 White Marlin Open — earning him $3.9 million in prize money after a lifelong pursuit of this win.

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.

TSB Basketball Express for Ages 4 to 5

12:00 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Participation fee required — A fun and engaging introductory basketball program for young children to develop skills and teamwork.

Restore & Relax Yin Yoga with Lena

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM — Lake Marion Community Center & Pool — Entry fee applies — Experience the calming power of restorative Yin yoga and start your week off right.

A Day in the Parks: Exploring Ferns

9:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Ticket information not provided — Discover the shady world of ferns through guided identification and immersive nature experiences.