5 Things to Know Today, July 8, In Montgomery County

It’s Tuesday, July 8, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check today’s weather forecast here.

1. U.S. Adaptive Open: The U.S. Adaptive Open happens through Wednesday in Rockville. Golfers with impairments from around the world — including Montgomery County — play their rounds at Woodmont Country Club. After the first round Monday, MCM caught up with Ford Martin, a Potomac native with bilateral neurogenic clubfoot who plays this week. He returns to the green Tuesday morning.

2. County Officials Call Federal Budget A ‘Moral And Fiscal Disaster’: The recent passing of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will negatively affect the 27,571 Montgomery County residents who qualify for free health insurance under the non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income Medicaid program.

County Officials Call Federal Budget A ‘Moral And Fiscal Disaster’

3. School Board President Running For County Council: On Monday, Montgomery County Board of Education President Julie Yang announced her candidacy for the County Council in District 1. That seat is currently held by Councilmember Andrew Friedson.

School Board President Yang Announces Run For County Council

4. Council: The county council will meet today starting at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube @MoCoCouncilMD.

5. ICYMI: Pokemon Go players, otherwise known as Pokemon Trainers, from around the DMV flocked to Rockville and Bethesda recently to celebrate a global event known as Pokemon Go Fest 2025. MCM caught up with some of the trainers in Bethesda.

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