Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County is planning 20 new bike lane and trail projects in Bethesda, Silver Spring + Wheaton to build a safer, connected cycling network.

Cyclists say current gaps force detours, and county officials promise that the planned projects will improve safety and connectivity.

Residents planning backyard digging this summer must call 811 to have local underground utility lines marked (calls in Maryland are answered within two business days), as skipping this step risks severe hazards and costly fines.

Chef Tae Strain at Burnt Hill Farm builds a menu with fresh mid-Atlantic ingredients and Korean American flavors served to 12 guests nightly from 5:30 p.m. The restaurant, opened in May, offers an intimate dining experience (with guided farm walks) and careful chef oversight.

Maryland Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright said local districts will decide on how much screen time to use for instruction amid growing parental concerns, with early grade students likely experiencing less screen time to support face-to-face learning.

Education leaders will keep a close watch on district practices.

Springbrook High School principal Stephanie Valentine announced her retirement after being placed on leave just before students return plus acting principal Nicole Brown will lead the school while Montgomery County Public Schools seeks community input on choosing a permanent replacement, following earlier bullying concerns among staff.

Officials expanded the closure area at Seneca Creek State Park on Tuesday after a beaver bit a 10-year-old girl at summer camp last week, and she is expected to be okay — a licensed trapper will test the beavers for rabies.

A new study shows that a family of four in Maryland needs a pre-tax income of $257,837 and a single adult requires $107,910 to live comfortably.

Rising costs for housing, food and essentials put Maryland among states with high income requirements — the report compares the costs with other states.

Two beavers at Cunningham Falls State Park tested positive for rabies while a beaver at Seneca Creek State Park remains unfound and is presumed rabid (biologist Joshua Tabora said beavers do not normally seek conflict).

Okaeri Japanese Cafe impressed local diners on Tuesday, Aug.

18 on Rockville Pike—showcasing an open kitchen where chefs prepared fluffy Japanese pancakes and creative comfort dishes in a unique setting behind a strip mall.

Canadian investment firm Brookfield sold three Silver Spring office buildings on Aug.

18 for $35 million; the complex covers over 700,000 sqft near the Metro station according to Maryland records.