Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County hosts its annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, with 26 farms and ag businesses open for self-guided visits across the 93,000-acre reserve.

Visitors can enjoy tastings+family activities such as hayrides and pony rides at select stops.

Despite near 100-degree heat on Friday, community members celebrated America’s and Montgomery County’s 250th anniversary at Einstein High School in Kensington, and the fireworks show was delayed until 7:30 p.m. due to a 30-minute start shift.

Maryland school districts must set new AI classroom policies following guidance from the Maryland State Department of Education issued under the Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act+ districts have 120 days to adopt rules that emphasize safety, teacher training, privacy, bias monitoring+ and human-centered instruction.

The Maryland Department of the Environment is investigating a fish kill along the Potomac; researchers say Saturday’s 94-degree water caused a summer turnover that left fish low on oxygen near Sycamore Island, just south of Glen Echo Park.

Teams are collecting water quality data with no evidence of a chemical spill.

Strong storms on Sunday night knocked down trees and wires across Montgomery County, prompting emergency crews to respond on routes including Glenside Drive in Takoma Park while Pepco reported almost 1,600 customers in Olney lost power and no injuries were reported.

State regulators blocked BGE’s plan to raise residential electricity rates by $8 per month until at least January 2027 — stopping the planned hike on Aug.

1. The utility filed a $156.1 million rate case to help keep power safe and reliable.

Metro shut down a section of its Red Line between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights on Monday, July 6 for construction projects including a future Purple Line connection — riders now use free shuttle buses with dedicated lanes on Rockville Pike and face travel delays of 20-25 minutes.

Baseball player James Wood, who began his journey in Olney, is set to appear as a reserve MLB All-Star for the Nationals on July 14 in Philadelphia.

The 23-year-old has 23 home runs + 56 RBIs this season and earned his second nod after also playing in 2025.

Tween Crafternoon Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Drop-off event — Craft, snack, and make new friends in a creative afternoon.

Lash OUT Press ON - Press on Nails Pop Up

9 AM - 3 PM — Amazing Lash Studio — Free entry — Explore custom press-on nails and lash services while enjoying a day of Y2K-inspired beauty fun.

Family Fishing Day with YFL

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Izaak Walton League of America — Free entry — Fun-filled family fishing experience perfect for all ages.

Cars & Coffee Gaithersburg

8-10 a.m. — Rio Lakefront — Free entry — Come enjoy classic cars and great coffee at this monthly local meet-up.

Color Explosion Summer Camp

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Cost of registration — A week of vibrant crafting focused on color theory and creative projects for ages 7 to 12.

BYOP Crafting Night

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — Free entry — Spend a fun evening crafting alongside fellow enthusiasts with your own projects.

MD Sober Climb

7 p.m. — Sportrock Climbing Centers - Rio — Free for the first 15 participants — Embrace wellness while conquering climbing challenges with The Phoenix.

Date Night at Kidcreate Studio

5:30 – 8:30 PM — Kidcreate Studio - Rockville — Cost not specified — A perfect evening for parents to enjoy while kids engage in creative art activities.

Summer Bracelet Stack Craft Workshop

1-4 p.m. — Locally Crafted Workshop — All-You-Can-Craft Ticket — Create your perfect summer bracelet stack with family and friends in a fun, casual atmosphere.

Vocal Camp

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM — Gaithersburg Youth Center in Olde Towne — Check event website for costs — Develop singing techniques and enjoy fellowship with fellow music enthusiasts.