Good morning, Rockville.

A Silver Spring mother and her daughter-in-law claimed a $50K Mega Millions win Monday at an Exxon gas station on Colesville Road after playing the same numbers continuously.

They won $50K on a Powerball ticket in Dec. 2024 and will keep playing while keeping their identities private.

Montgomery County will host five fall festivals this October in Germantown, Gaithersburg, North Bethesda and Silver Spring.

These events, running from Oct. 10 to Oct. 25, bring local celebrations — including art shows, craft fairs and food booths — for all ages.

MCPS starts a study that may lead to elementary and middle school closures or consolidations because of a drop in enrollment.

The Board of Education meets Thursday at noon and will begin community input on Oct. 19 – any changes would take effect in the 2029-30 school year.

A listening session on technology in schools was held at Rockville Memorial Library on Monday, Oct.

7, where parents, educators, and officials discussed updated MCPS rules and an upcoming audit on student screen time. Teachers noted that banning phones does not fully prevent device distractions & called for clearer guidance.

Two Montgomery County high schools canceled their homecoming dances after low ticket sales — Northwest High School sold fewer than 200 tickets and Quince Orchard sold 63, with refunds provided and other festivities continuing.

DC Water announced Wednesday (Oct.

7) that the Potomac River has returned to normal after a sewer line collapse sent raw sewage into the water nine months earlier. Tests at six sites (upstream and downstream), including near Columbia Island Marina, show the river meets safe water standards for local recreation.

Purple Line and Maryland Transit Administration officials will hold seven virtual Community Advisory Team meetings throughout October to update residents on the 92%-complete light rail construction and vehicle testing along the 16-mile route.

Meetings run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on various dates (including Bethesda and Silver Spring).