Good morning, Gaithersburg.

At Rio, Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen has opened at 212 Boardwalk Place serving Lebanese favorites and Sip launched its dirty sodas near the playground, while Orange Pocket (a Japanese-Korean lifestyle store) will open soon and the 4th Annual Taste of Rio runs Sept.

18 to Sept. 27 along the lakefront.

Businesses across Maryland must accept cash for in-person purchases of essential consumer goods under House Bill 191 that takes effect Oct.

1 — including food, water, toiletries, medical supplies and fuel. Merchants may refuse cash only for large bills or if they provide a no-fee conversion machine.

Hijos del Maíz, a Mexican street food truck in Rockville, was named one of the best cheap eats around DC by Washingtonian.

The truck serves tacos, quesadillas, and tetelas daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 12151 Rockville Pike (across from Federal Plaza).

Iverson Howard, a Quince Orchard High graduate, opened his sophomore season at Maryland by scoring two touchdowns and gaining 66 rushing yards on 12 carries in a 62-0 win over Hampton (marking his best performance to date).