Good morning, Rockville.

Lime and Veo are offering free rides and credits to help D.C.-area voters reach the polls: Lime users can enter code VOTE26 for two free 30-minute rides through Nov.

3, and Veo will give a $10 ride credit on Election Day via the same code.

New data shows Maryland viewers are searching for The Blair Witch as their top Halloween standalone film and Candyman as their favorite franchise, while the DMV favors The 'Burbs as the go-to lighthearted seasonal watch.

County high schools will compete in the 66th season of It’s Academic starting in November, airing Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. on WETA with Gaithersburg on Nov.

7, Bethesda-Chevy Chase on Nov. 14, Montgomery Blair on Nov. 21, and Walter Johnson on Nov. 28; episodes will also stream on WETA Metro and WETA Plus.

Bethesda Magazine published a Oct.

27 roundup comparing Montgomery County private high schools by Niche.com's 2026 rankings, enrollments, religion, and yearly tuition. Families should use the listed rankings and tuition for comparison, noting tuition is for the highest grade and may have changed this school year.

Parents, students, and staff told the school board Monday night in Rockville that MCPS buildings have asbestos warnings, mold, and failing HVAC systems, and the board will vote on a $25 million CIP amendment including a Magruder feasibility study on Nov.

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Montgomery County Council is weighing whether to close the 31 year old Dickerson incinerator or ship trash to out of county landfills, with repair costs about $356 million and projected household fee increases of about $39 (repair) or $55 (alternative); the council will vote Nov.

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WRAP's SoberRide will offer free Lyft rides worth up to $15 for adults 21+ on Friday, Oct.

30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. across the D.C. area including Rockville; each night's promo code will be posted at 9 p.m. on WRAP.com and the offer is limited to one ride per user.

Gaithersburg native Charles Lee was named Charlotte Hornets head coach in May 2024 and is now in his third season, helping the team improve its win total and recently beat the Washington Wizards (he played at Quince Orchard High School).