Good morning, Rockville.

Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville reopened Wednesday after its first renovation in over 50 years.

The updated facility features three indoor exhibit areas and improved accessibility with a paved outdoor path — including a Fox Den for quiet areas.

Fall festivals are set across Montgomery County this month, with free yoga in Bethesda, a jazz fest in Silver Spring, and Poolesville Day on Sept.

19. In Rockville, the Hispanic Chamber hosts a ‘Colores’ art opening at BlackRock Center for Arts from Sept. 13 to Oct. 15.

Army veteran Danny Farrar, founder of SoldierFit, recalls helping rescue a Pentagon victim during the 9/11 attack and has carried that memory for 25 years.

His recollection shows a local legacy of unity on a day that changed the country.

MCPS has announced that all eighth graders will be registered to take the PSAT 8/9 on Oct.

14 & the scores will be used by the district as one of several factors in the new regional program model admissions process.

Maryland and Virginia energy providers currently offer free home checkups to help residents lower rising utility bills, with Pepco’s Quick Home Energy Check-Up (QHEC) program and Dominion Energy’s similar initiative providing assessments to suggest energy-saving fixes.

Maryland just released its first state-specific vaccine guidelines for children and adults, updating recommendations for COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines — the new rules follow the VAX Act and keep school immunization requirements unchanged.

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando (43) was released from George Washington University Hospital after suffering a heart attack during a basketball game on Sept.

3. He shared a video on Sept. 10, thanking doctors, friends, and supporters while urging people to watch for heart attack warning signs.

Quince Orchard High School football stayed dominant with a 28-game win streak + earned state titles in 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 after beating Paint Branch last week.

Coach John Kelley said the team’s strong culture sets them up for nine upcoming Friday night games.