Good morning, Gaithersburg.

The Purple Line Transit Partners has expanded its Beyond the Rails community grants to offer awards up to $5,000 plus increasing the annual allotment from 12 to 16 grants.

Local groups can apply using a two-page form by Nov. 30.

Montgomery County is advancing over 20 bike projects that will add new bike-friendly pathways & boost connections to transit, schools, businesses and trails.

Construction on key segments is underway and a secure bike parking facility in Silver Spring will open this fall.

Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins opened Monday, Aug.

10 at 898 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg and now offers coffee, breakfast items, baked goods, donuts and 31 flavor ice cream with desserts, with a grand opening celebration planned for September.

Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro and Café returns to Montgomery County with a new location in Rockville (near Derwood) in the former Starbucks space at 8010 Gramercy Blvd at The Daley at Shady Grove; an opening date is yet to be announced.

Matelna Bakes of Gaithersburg partners with Washington, DC's Sulod Cocktail Bar to offer desserts like pandan cinnamon rolls, ube brownies, and peach cobbler bread pudding.

The bakery began using a Gaithersburg kitchen in July 2025 (after moving from Wheaton) and plans to expand with a mobile trailer.

Kentlands in Gaithersburg sees new business activity as Wonder (a modern food hall) opened Monday, Aug.

10, while Catlands, Gina’s Cucina Siciliana, Arepa King, Compari Trattoria, VEG ER for Pets, The Paper Heart Bookstore, Sweathouz, Mattress Warehouse, and plans for three restaurant/retail buildings boost the local scene.

MCPS released its school calendar with key dates including the first day on Aug.

25, no school on Sept. 7 and 21, Thanksgiving Week half days, winter break starting Dec. 23, spring break from Mar. 26, and school ending on June 11.

Former Rockville Councilmember Beryl Feinberg died Sunday night after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer, with her husband Ed and son Jeremy at her side, as confirmed by Gaithersburg Mayor (Jud Ashman).

She served three terms on City Council and spent 28 years in Montgomery County government.