Good morning, Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a collision at 4 a.m. Wednesday on I-495 near the American Legion Bridge that involved a heavy wrecker towing a tractor-trailer and three vehicles—three people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries while HazMat crews managed a fuel spill and delays before the I-270 interchange persisted.

Wild Birds Unlimited will open its first Montgomery County location at 9735 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville—taking over the space that once housed My Best Friend’s Closet—and will offer bird feeding supplies along with expert advice from Certified Birdfeeding Specialists as a store coming soon.

RisuCon, the comic and cosplay festival, will take place on Saturday, October 4 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 16 Chestnut Street in Gaithersburg from 10am to 8pm.

The event will feature over 125 artists and vendors, a Cosplay Barn, a cosplay contest, an activity room, a game room with tournaments, anime screenings, panels and group photos by major local cosplay groups—supporting local creativity and community.

County leaders gathered at the Silver Spring Civic Center during Tuesday evening’s African Heritage celebration to support residents from the African diaspora amid federal immigration crackdowns — officials reassured the community and emphasized the area's rich cultural traditions.

Maryland's sports wagering market generated $9,039,368 in state contributions in August as bettors wagered $434.2 million and operators held 12.1% of wagers — contributions that support public education funding.

Governor Wes Moore announced yesterday that James J.

Dietrich will join the Montgomery County Circuit Court and Kristina L. Watkowski will join the Worcester County Circuit Court. Dietrich—who served as a prosecutor—and Watkowski—who worked in public defense—bring strong legal experience to the bench.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and partners will host 12 Community Conversations through November to gather input on the FY27 operating budget — the next UpCounty session is set for Monday, Sept.

15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease is causing white-tailed deer deaths in several counties including Howard, Montgomery, Baltimore, Anne Arundel, and Prince George’s—hunters and citizens are advised to report sightings of sick or dead deer to local DNR offices, and the outbreak is expected to continue through October.

MCPS high school football Week 1 ended with Quince Orchard leading after quarterback Will Drakeford threw for 201 yards and three scores in a win over Paint Branch—Sherwood and Blake also showed strong plays as rankings set the stage for tougher games next week.

On Tuesday, MCPS varsity volleyball teams won matches with Sherwood beating Good Counsel 3 to 0, Quince Orchard edging Northwest 3 to 2, BCC defeating Seneca Valley 3 to 1, Churchill winning 3 to 0 over Springbrook, Wheaton topping Watkins Mill 3 to 2, and Rockville beating Gaithersburg 3 to 1. Today, eight matches will be played including Gaithersburg at Northwood — with other games like Springbrook at Wheaton and Paint Branch at Quince Orchard scheduled across the district.

KAGW Thiranottam 2025: Golden Jubilee Onam Celebration

8:30 AM - 8:30 PM — Gaithersburg High School — Free entry — Celebrate 50 years of Onam with a feast, cultural performances, and competitions galore.

Half Price Games Wednesdays at Dave & Buster's

11 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg — Half price on games — Experience the thrill of arcade gaming without breaking the bank.

Book & Movie Meetup: Room

12:30-3 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Dive into thought-provoking discussions on 'Room' before enjoying its film adaptation.

Lotería Night Celebration

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Casey Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun-filled night of Lotería, crafts, and community spirit.

Karate - Little Ninjas

9:50-10:20 a.m. — Activity Center at Bohrer Park — Fee includes uniform — A youth program designed to build confidence, self-discipline, and focus in children ages 3-7.

Open House at 449 Leaning Oak Street

5-7 p.m. — 449 Leaning Oak Street — Free entry — Explore a beautifully designed Colonial townhouse in the charming Lakelands community.

Basic English Conversation Class

12:30-1:20 p.m. — Benjamin Gaither Center — Free entry — Enhance your English speaking and writing skills through engaging activities in a supportive setting.

GYC Canoeing Adventure

9 a.m. — Gaithersburg Robertson Park Youth Center — No cost specified — Spend a delightful half-day enjoying the tranquility of canoeing on the water.

Weekly Meeting with Financial Advisor Bryan Kuskie

7:30-9:00 a.m. — Launch Workplaces — Free entry — Gain insights from a financial expert to enhance your personal finance strategy.

HCCMC Networking Fiesta

6-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg — Ticket includes two complimentary drinks — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with networking, music, and dancing.