Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood will waive pet adoption fees Saturday, Aug.

29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 as part of NBCUniversal Local’s Clear the Shelters campaign - more than 150 animals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis when the shelter opens at 11 a.m. both days.

Call Your Mother Deli was named Best Bagel by Washington City Paper among shops from D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia; the deli runs two Montgomery County locations (including a Bethesda site that opened on Aug.

3 in its former Hardwood Artisans space).

Descendants of abolitionist Josiah Henson gathered at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Montgomery County to honor his legacy and mark 175 years after the book was written.

Visitors from Canada and nearby joined the reunion, which showcased a quilt from Sew Creative Lounge.

Montgomery County Public Schools started the new school year on Tuesday as students returned to class.

The district introduced a stricter cellphone policy and updated the student code to improve focus, following a Monday transition day that helped new students get acquainted with their schools.

Local natural resources officials say that predators — birds, bats, and spiders — are eating spotted lanternflies as removal of the tree of heaven reduces their food, and they expect the invasive insect numbers to drop in coming years.

Maryland Department of Transportation will resurface Piney Branch Road between Eastern Avenue and Sligo Avenue in September.

The project will mill from Sept 8-12 and pave from Sept 17-21 with one lane closed at a time — motorists should expect minor delays and follow posted restrictions.

A portion of Christopher Avenue near Costco will close overnight for three nights due to crane work by Costco.

The road between MD-355 and Russell Avenue will be closed from 9pm to 6am on Monday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Sept 2, so drivers should use alternate routes.