Good morning, Rockville.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Montgomery County police conducted mock traffic stops to train officers and assist drivers with disabilities and autism in handling flashing lights — more than 70 people took part in the exercise.

On Tuesday, Montgomery County held its 13th annual Hispanic Heritage Month commemoration with live music+dance, local food, and cultural performances to honor community members and leaders under the 'Unidos Somos Más' theme.

Today in Montgomery County, Rockville will host a community concert at 7 p.m. to remember the 2023 attack on Israel, while Walk and Roll to School Day unfolds, Takoma Park Council meets later, a divorce seminar is offered via Zoom, and the public library highlights Hispanic Heritage Month books.

Deer season raises collision risks as rising repair costs add burden to drivers in the region, with average Maryland claims reaching $6,074.

AAA advises drivers to scan roadways carefully at dawn, dusk and after dark, especially near wooded areas, parks and golf courses.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, education website Niche ranked Poolesville High School as the best public high school in Maryland after reviewing state tests and college enrollment data; four other Montgomery County schools made the top 10 with Howard County schools placing No. 3 and No. 4.

At a Montgomery County Council meeting, Maryland Transit officials explained that the 16-mile, 21-stop Purple Line will open once safety tests conclude, retaining a Dec.

30 contract target while a possible Apr. launch is under review to serve riders from New Carrollton+Bethesda.

Eligible Medicare Part B seniors in Montgomery County will receive a one-time $90 check — most payments will be sent by direct deposit around Oct.

8 with paper checks mailed later. Residents in Medicare Advantage or receiving Medicaid premium help are not eligible and may call local SHIP for guidance.

Montgomery County seeks volunteers to help families file free taxes during the 2027 season at Rockville, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg and Wheaton.

Free training and two info sessions on Nov. 4—11 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7 p.m.—are offered for roles such as tax preparers, schedulers and Spanish speakers.

On Tuesday, county health officer Dr. Kisha Davis briefed the Montgomery County Council at the Stella Werner Council Office Building (Rockville) on rising youth suicide attempts and vaccination updates.

Later that day, residents weighed in at public hearings on bills to relax ADU rules and expand tenant fire protections.

WMATA has proposed fare hikes, raising rail fares from $2.25–$7.50 and bus fares from $2.25–$2.50.

The Wayne Ave and Fenton St intersection in downtown Silver Spring will be closed overnight from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. until Oct. 15, and Bubbakoo’s Burritos opened a Mexican fusion spot in Olney last Friday.