Good morning, Rockville.

Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery (two Montgomery County malls) will enforce new rules starting Sept.

28 that require teens under 18 to be with an adult aged 21 or older after 3 p.m., and violators may be removed from the property.

Montgomery County offers a week full of events ranging from a kids’ musical at Imagination Stage in Bethesda and a beer garden fest at Rockville Town Center to a parade in Wheaton.

Residents can enjoy diverse art and community celebrations — check local listings for details.

Starting Sept. 28, Westfield Wheaton and Westfield Montgomery require anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult from 3 p.m. until closing in Bethesda — a new rule designed after several disruptive incidents.

Policy details, including holiday hour changes, are set by mall management.

New U.S. News rankings show shifts for nearby colleges.

American University dropped in ranking due to lower graduation rates—while Howard University improved and the University of Maryland slipped, giving local students clear data to compare schools.

Eight universities in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland earned spots in the top 100 of U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings — including Georgetown University at #23 and Johns Hopkins University at #9 — based on academic surveys and performance metrics.

Montgomery County Public Schools will consider closing some elementary & middle schools in areas with declining enrollment.

Superintendent Thomas Taylor plans to recommend changes to the board after public meetings and community input.

Maryland’s new vaccine recommendations for flu, COVID-19 and RSV season take effect soon in Montgomery County.

Local health officials said the guidance is set independently from federal rules (supported by scientific evidence) and that the VaxAct law ensures no-cost immunizations for those eligible.

Viral dot cake cups are a social media hit and are available in Rockville at Lil’ Cakes and Creamery and Safeway (priced at $4.99 and $4).

The sweet treats, iced with rainbow nonparels, bring a taste of Montgomery County’s new food craze.