Good morning, Rockville.

Montgomery County offers a busy week with events from Summer Restaurant Week at local eateries to National Park Week with free entry at Great Falls Park on Tuesday and salsa dancing at The Square in Rockville through Sept.

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Maryland public schools recorded over a 3% drop (reported last school year) in Hispanic enrollment in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties due to immigration enforcement fears near schools.

Officials say enrollment may continue to decline as students start classes this fall.

Montgomery County Public Schools opened the new Burtonsville Elementary School building near Saddle Creek Drive on Friday, and classes will begin Tuesday.

The 100,000 sqft school, costing $59 million with solar panels and athletic spaces, replaces the old facility to better serve students.

MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor released a back-to-school music video on Monday that parodied popular songs to energize students and staff for the school year starting Tuesday; the district will also begin bell-to-bell classes (no cell phones allowed) and upgrade security measures amid staffing cuts.

Maryland officials urge EBT cardholders to activate their new chip-and-tap cards by Sept.

30—state data shows nearly 58% of users have made the switch so far, ensuring that current benefit balances carry over as old magnetic cards are deactivated. Residents can activate via the ebtEDGE portal or app.

MCDOT is asking riders if the free Glenmont Express bus service — which connects the Milestone Park-and-Ride with the Metro stations at Shady Grove and Glenmont — should continue after the Red Line shutdown ends on Sept.

6, and an online survey runs until then to gather feedback.

Maryland declared a measles outbreak in St. Mary’s, Carroll and Cecil counties after 14 new cases among unvaccinated residents were confirmed; health officials urge parents to vaccinate children at 12 months and between 4 and 6 years to prevent serious complications + protect vulnerable neighbors.

Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week returns on Monday offering three-course meals from $25 at local restaurants in Montgomery County, including spots in Bethesda, Potomac and Silver Spring; diners can check menus online for options such as wine pairings and outdoor seating.

The Nationals lost nine of their last 11 games and now hover near the NL East cellar.

The team will host Colorado while standout pitcher Cade Cavalli (6-1, 1.84 ERA) and Andres Chaparro work to spark a comeback amid a struggling lineup.