Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Rockville.
🏘️ Community
Montgomery County offers a busy weekend with free events: a Craft Cart session is set for today from 1-3 p.m. at The Urban Winery in Silver Spring plus a remembrance walk runs from 9-11 a.m. at Memorial Plaza in Rockville, with Sunday marking the final day of Summer Restaurant Week.
Montgomery County health officials reported 17 measles cases among unvaccinated residents and urged families to check vaccination records for free clinics.
Meanwhile, Nicholas Augustine will lead MDTA Police from Oct. 2, and Olney Theatre debuts cast for Some Like It Hot on Sept. 18 in the renovated Bernard Family Theatre.
🚧 Accidents
Rodney Givens, a devoted MCPS bus driver (union leader and father), died Tuesday after a likely medical emergency caused his bus to crash into a utility pole near several schools in Gaithersburg, leaving behind his wife and two children.
🎭 Culture
Lockhouse 8 near Cabin John now lets guests spend the night as part of the Canal Quarters program during National Parks Week.
The historic building has electricity and heat — but no indoor plumbing — and books up to eight guests for three nights.
🌲 Environment
A spring frost damaged apple crops, limiting local orchards’ apple picking season.
Some farms, including Butler’s Orchard in Germantown, will offer pick-your-own apples during Labor Day weekend while supplies last (with a small selection of crimson crisp apples available).
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